Equipment Assembly and Integration Manager

Summary: The Assembly and Integration Shop Manager is responsible for overseeing daily operations of a facility that assembles complex electro-mechanical processing equipment in gloveboxes or other confinement structures, completes factory acceptance testing, and documents all results in a quality-compliant system such as NQA-1. Duties also include managing personnel, production workflow, materials management, and logistics coordination. This role ensures safe, efficient, and high‑quality assembly and factory acceptance testing activities while maintaining accountability for material receipt, tracking, and coordination of shipments of assembled products to Client locations. The position requires hands‑on leadership, strong planning skills, and cross‑functional coordination with operations, quality, and project teams. This position is not for a machine shop. Responsibilities: Shop Operations & Leadership Manage day‑to‑day assembly, integration, and testing operations, including personnel, workflow, and production scheduling Supervise and lead employees, including hiring, training, performance management, and disciplinary actions Ensure operations comply with OSHA requirements and company safety policies Oversee equipment usage, maintenance, calibration, and repair coordination Plan and prioritize work orders to meet project schedules, cost targets, and quality requirements Collaborate with engineering and project teams to interpret drawings, specifications, and work instructions Implement continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, and efficiency Enforce cleanliness, organization, and proper material handling within the shop Materials, Receiving, and Logistics Oversight Oversee receipt of incoming materials and components, ensuring quantities, condition, and documentation are verified in accordance with approved Quality Assurance Programs Ensure materials and components are properly tracked, staged, and issued throughout assembly activities Maintain oversight of inventory accuracy and material control processes Identify material shortages, damages, or discrepancies and coordinate resolution Oversee preparation, packaging, and shipment of completed equipment Coordinate outbound shipping logistics to Client locations, including carrier coordination and delivery schedules Ensure shipping documentation, labeling, handling instructions, and Client requirements are met Maintain visibility into material flow and shipment status to support project commitments Quality & Compliance Ensure quality control processes are followed and non‑conformances are addressed promptly in accordance with NQA-1 standards Support QA activities, inspections, corrective actions, and audit readiness Ensure production, material, and shipping documentation is maintained and accurate Required Qualifications High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade schooling preferred Minimum of 5 years of experience in a fabrication, manufacturing, or assembly environment At least 2 years of supervisory or management experience Strong working knowledge of precision assembly processes Working knowledge of OSHA safety requirements Working knowledge of receipt, delivery, and material handling operations Familiarity with transportation, shipping, and logistics coordination for assembled equipment Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications Strong leadership, organizational, and problem‑solving skills Preferred Qualifications Associate or bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, operations, or a related field Experience coordinating shipments to Client or project sites Experience in a regulated or government‑contracted manufacturing environment Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience Familiarity with ERP, inventory, or job‑tracking systems Physical Requirements and Work Environment Ability to work regularly in an industrial shop environment Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs as …

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