HIROTEC AMERICA

Automotive closure manufacturing solutions provider

Assembly Lead

Product AssemblyPosted on Nov 13

Full-timeFayetteville, NC, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

High school diploma or general education diploma (GED), and a minimum of two years of leadership experience in an automotive manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with employees at all levels.
Strong organizational skills, teamwork, and leadership skills.
Internal candidates must have completed at least 90 days of continuous service with HIROTEC Manufacturing America.
Internal candidates must have no written counseling on file within the preceding six months, excluding attendance warnings.
Internal candidates must maintain an attendance points balance of three points or fewer for at least six months before consideration for an internal promotion; this requirement does not apply to transfers.
Internal candidates may have only one promotion or transfer within any six-month period.
Internal candidates must complete an internal position interest application by the posting end date.
Internal promotions or transfers are subject to a 90-day probationary period.

Responsibilities

Support assembly operators in achieving company goals for safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Assemble components and sub-components using manual or automated machinery and tools.
Perform or validate first-piece and in-process quality inspections.
Understand exhaust production processes to assist in training assembly operators in their assigned responsibilities.
Verify required production documentation and paperwork is completed accurately and on time.
Visually inspect and test finished parts to ensure correct assembly according to quality specifications.
Operate production equipment safely and effectively.
Perform regular equipment 5S to maintain production tooling and equipment.
Work under supervisor guidance to complete assigned duties in a timely manner.
Give instructions and assign tasks to assembly operators.
Monitor production-floor activities and ensure company procedures and policies are followed.
Perform changeovers and general setups, including torch adjustments, mandrel balls, wiper dies, and changeover fixtures.
Evaluate equipment performance and recommend equipment and process improvements to improve quality, efficiency, and safety and reduce scrap.
Report equipment faults to supervisory and maintenance staff.
Monitor equipment functionality and verify poke-yokes are working correctly; immediately report nonfunctioning or bypassed poke-yokes and unsafe or defective operations to a supervisor or maintenance staff.
Meet productivity requirements and quotas while producing quality parts that meet customer and internal standards and specifications.
Lead start-of-shift meetings.
Escalate issues to a supervisor or manager and communicate cross-functionally to ensure satisfactory shift operations.
Promote teamwork and a positive work environment.
Maintain a safe, organized, and clean work area.
Participate in and support 5S, quality, safety, delivery, cost, Kaizen, and lean manufacturing activities.
Perform other duties and projects assigned based on operational objectives.

Internal Position: Assembly Lead - 2nd Shift

HIROTEC AMERICA · Fayetteville, United States · — · Posted 2026-11-13

Workplace: on_site

Description

Internal Posting Ends 11/18/2026 4:00PM

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, while following all safety procedures, production processes, and company policies.
Supports assembly operators in achieving company goals of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
Assembles components and sub-components, which includes manual or automated operation of machinery or tools.
Performs and/or validates first-piece and in-process quality inspections.
Understands all aspects of exhaust production processes, in order to provide assistance in training assembly operators in their assigned responsibilities.
Verifies that required production documentation/paperwork is completed accurately and timely.
Visually inspects and tests finished parts to ensure they have been correctly assembled according to quality specifications.
Operates equipment safely and effectively for production.
Performs regular equipment 5S to ensure production tooling and equipment are being maintained.
Works under the guidance of supervisor to perform and complete assigned duties in a timely manner.
Gives instructions and assigns tasks to assembly operators.
Monitors the production floor activities and ensures that all company procedures and policies are followed.
Performs changeovers and general set ups (torch adjustments, mandrel balls, wiper dies, changeover fixtures, etc.).
Evaluates equipment performance and recommends equipment and process improvements to enhance operational quality, efficiency, safety, and scrap reductions.
Reports equipment faults to supervisory and maintenance staff.
Monitors equipment for proper functionality/verify poke yokes are working correctly. Reports poke yokes not working correctly/bypass and unsafe/defected operations to Supervisor or maintenance staff immediately.
Meets productivity requirements/quotas and produces quality parts ensuring products meet customer and internal standards and specifications.
Leads start of shift meetings.
Escalates issues to supervisor and/or manager and communicates cross-functionally to ensure satisfactory operations within shift.
Promotes high morale, teamwork, and a positive work environment.
Maintains a safe, organized, and clean work area.
Participates in and support 5S, Quality, Safety, Delivery, Cost, Kaizen, and lean manufacturing activities.
Other duties and projects may be assigned based on the operational objectives of the company.

Education And/Or Experience:

High school diploma or general education diploma (GED) and minimum two years leadership experience in automotive manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills with all level of employees. Strong organizational skills, teamwork, and leadership skills.

Candidates must complete an Internal Position Application by the ending of the posting dates to be considered for the position.

Requirements

This policy establishes the minimum requirements internal candidates must meet to be considered eligible for internal job postings, including promotions and lateral transfers. Exceptions to these eligibility requirements may be considered and must be approved by Human Resources and management.

Eligibility Requirements

1. Minimum Length of Service

Internal candidates must have completed at least 90 days of continuous service with HIROTEC Manufacturing America.

2. Performance and Conduct Review

Internal candidates must have no written counseling on file within six (6) months preceding the promotion or transfer request (excluding attendance warnings).

3. Attendance Standing

Internal candidates must maintain an attendance points balance of three (3) points or fewer for a minimum of six (6) months prior to being considered for an internal promotion. This does not apply to transfers.

4. Promotion and Transfer Frequency

Internal candidates are limited to one promotion or transfer within any six (6)-month period.

5. Application Requirement

Internal candidates must complete an internal position interest application by the ending of the posting dates to be considered for any promotion or transfer opportunity.

Probationary Period

All internal promotions or transfers are subject to a 90-day probationary period to evaluate performance and suitability for the role. At the end of this period, we will review the internal candidate’s performance to ensure a smooth transition into the new position.

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About the Company

HIROTEC AMERICA

Automotive closure manufacturing solutions provider

HIROTEC AMERICA provides automotive closure manufacturing solutions to carmakers around the world. The company designs and delivers tooling, manufacturing systems, and processes to produce vehicle closures (such as doors, hoods, trunks, and other closures) with a focus on flexibility and adaptability to customer needs. Unlike many competitors, HIROTEC AMERICA leverages its position in the HIROTEC Group, with a network of 29 facilities across 8 countries and over 30 years of experience, to offer a broad global footprint and integrated support. The company's goal is to supply reliable, scalable closure manufacturing solutions that help automotive customers improve efficiency and meet their production demands on a global scale.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Auburn Hills, MI
Founded: 1988

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