Assembly Operations Manager – Lean, Six Sigma

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 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