Aerospace Assembly Manager

Global Machine Works; Arlington (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Global Machine Works in Arlington, WA, seeks an experienced hands-on Assembly Manager to lead the Assembly Department in a fast-growing aerospace parts shop. You will supervise a team, drive quality, and partner with the Operations VP to reach production goals.

The role requires 10+ years supervising in manufacturing, with 5+ years hands-on aerospace assembly. You will plan schedules, enforce safety and government regulations, and develop staff through training and clear performance feedback.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years supervising subordinates in a production environment.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on aerospace assembly experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to read drawings and follow job travelers.
• Experience enforcing policies, procedures and regulations.
• Ability to manage schedules and maintain quality.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day guidance and oversight of subordinates; work with the Operations VP to improve the department and reach goals.
• Supervise, motivate, train and develop department staff.
• Coordinate problem solving using internal technical resources.
• Manage department schedules and workflow with Operations VP.
• Assign duties and monitor quality and adherence to policies and regulations.
• Review department efficiencies and implement improvements when needed.
• Ensure staff are up to date on training.
• Monitor morale, attendance, reviews, and warnings with the VP.
• Assure all work order documentation is completed accurately.
• Assist with creation of work instructions and training documents.
• Oversee purchasing of assembly supplies.

Skills

Supervising

Aerospace assembly

Mechanical aptitude

Training & development

Quality management

Drawings interpretation

Communication

Job description

Global Machine Works, Inc., located in Arlington, WA, is a rapidly growing manufacturer of machined and assembled aerospace components for the space, commercial aircraft, military and defense industries. We have a great customer reputation. We pride ourselves on our quality, on-time delivery, and teamwork.

GMW is seeking an experienced "hands-on" Assembly Manager. This role requires minimum of 10 years in a role supervising and motivating subordinates in a production environment.

A strong mechanical aptitude and common-sense approach to trouble-shooting is required.

Experience in Aerospace parts assembly is preferred.

Qualified individuals who possess a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and are detailed oriented are encouraged to apply. This position will report to the Operations VP.

Essential Functions

• Provide day-to-day guidance and oversight of subordinates; actively work with the Operations VP to improve the department and reach goals
• Supervise, motivate, train and develop department employees
• Coordinate problem solving, but utilizing technical resources within the company
• Manage department employee schedules and workflow with Operations VP
• Assign duties and monitor quality of work; ensure staff conforms to organizational policies, procedures, and government regulations
• Review department efficiencies for improvement, accuracy and implement change when needed
• Ensure department employees are up to date on training
• Monitor employee morale, attendance, manage employee reviews, and issue employee warnings approved by the Operations VP
• Assure all work order documentation is completed accurately; written and computer
• Assist with creation of work instructions & training documents
• Oversee purchasing of supplies to support Assembly Department

Skills Required

• Minimum of 10 year’s supervising and motivating subordinates
• Minimum of 5 year’s "hands-on" Assembly experience in Aerospace or equivalent parts manufacturing
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, team oriented, and ability to deal with a wide variety of personalities and communication styles
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Use basic hand-held measuring tools
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and follow job travelers

Other Duties

Please note this description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate. The employee frequently is required to move, reach, lift, handle, feel, ascend/descend, observe, inspect, detect, handle or position self to observe. Ability to lift or move up to 50lbs frequently.

This job operates in a machine shop environment. Must be able to remain standing/walking position for majority of the time. This position is required to work around high-speed machinery and equipment and the use of any required safety equipment. There is exposure to machine oil, metal filings, unpleasant odors and noise. Job functions on and around mechanized equipment will present the need for alertness, accuracy and safety awareness.

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift