Assembly Manager

Annapolis Micro Systems; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Annapolis Micro Systems is seeking an Assembly Manager to lead a hands-on team in a high-mix, fast-paced production environment in Annapolis, MD. You will drive manufacturability improvements, coordinate schedules with multiple departments, and guide continuous improvement initiatives across IPC/J-STD processes.

The role requires a strong background in industrial engineering, manufacturing documentation, and lean/Six Sigma methodologies, with a track record of managing electronics assemblers and

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• At least one year of managerial experience.
• Five+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma knowledge.
• Experience with manufacturing documentation and procedures.
• Ability to read BOMs and drawings.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and quality systems.
• Occasional overtime or weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Develop specifications for equipment and facilities to support two electronics assembler shifts.
• Coordinate with departments to schedule production timelines.
• Manage a diverse team of Electronics Assemblers.
• Collaborate with Design Engineers to improve manufacturability.
• Identify waste and implement corrective actions.
• Perform time studies, bottleneck analyses, and capacity assessments.
• Design factory layouts using DraftSight or AutoCAD to optimize flow.
• Provide technical leadership on IPC and J-STD for Assemblers.
• Create and maintain process flow diagrams and standard work docs.
• Analyze workflows, layouts, space organization, and equipment use to boost productivity.
• Develop and optimize labor standards, routings, and work instructions.
• Maintain continuous product manufacturability improvements including Six-Sigma.
• Write and control process procedures for ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100; maintain assembly libraries.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

People management

Lean manufacturing

Process improvement

Production scheduling

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Industrial Engineering

Tools

DraftSight

AutoCAD

ERP systems

Job description

Annapolis Micro Systems is seeking a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Assembly Manager to join our growing team during an exciting time in our company’s evolution. Recognized as a Top Workplace by The Baltimore Sun for three consecutive years, we are proud of our strong employee culture and consistently high engagement scores that outperform industry benchmarks.

The Assembly Manager will be responsible for managing a team of hand assemblers in a high-mix production environment with shifting priorities and resources. You will develop and implement innovative processes for cutting edge technology and manufacturing procedures for approximately 2-3 new products per month. You are also responsible for the continuous improvement of production processes, documentation, workflow, and equipment to improve quality and production throughput.

At AMS, you'll enjoy the benefits of working in a small, privately held company where design, production, test, manufacturing, hardware, and software engineering are all located on-site. This close coupling enables us to develop ultra high-performance products at a rapid pace while delivering industry-leading quality. Your contributions will help us continue to lead our industry and expand our market!

Responsibilities

• Develop specifications for equipment and facilities to allow for two electronics assembler shifts
• Coordinate with other departments to schedule production timelines
• Manage a diverse team of Electronics Assemblers
• Collaborate with Design Engineers on designs to improve manufacturability
• Identify waste and non-value-added activities; improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions
• Perform time studies, bottleneck analysis, capacity assessments and ergonomic evaluations
• Design and optimize factory layouts using DraftSight or AutoCAD to enhance production flow
• Provide technical leadership for team of Assemblers in the areas of IPC and J-STD
• Create and maintain process flow diagrams, and standard work documentation
• Analyze production workflows, facility layouts, workspace organization, and equipment utilization to improve efficiency and productivity
• Develop, maintain, and optimize labor standards, routings, and work instructions.
• Responsible for Continuous Product Manufacturability Improvements including Corrective Action and Six-Sigma and/or other problem-solving methodologies in a manufacturing environment
• Write, Evaluate and Control process control production procedures for production assembly to ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100 specifications, as well as Maintain Assembly Libraries
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelors or Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field
• At least one year of managerial experience
• At least five years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficient knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies
• Experience writing and following manufacturing documentation and procedures
• Able to read and understand engineering bill of materials and drawings
• Familiarity with ERP Systems or databases
• Familiarity with quality systems
• Available to occasionally work overtime or on the weekends when necessary

Desired Technical Background

• Experience with production tracking software
• Experience with Quality Management Systems, specifically AS9100 or ISO 9001
• Prior leadership experience in a manufacturing environment