Aerospace Assembly Manager — Hands-On Leader (Day Shift)

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 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.