Assembly Subject Matter Expert Elk Point

Thermo Bond Buildings LLC

Elk Point (SD)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

34 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Medical insurance

401K

Life insurance

Job summary

Thermo Bond Buildings LLC is seeking an Assembly Subject Matter Expert (SME) to serve as the engineering authority for assembly execution across manufacturing and modular production. This role ensures engineering intent translates into repeatable, safe, and compliant assembly processes and acts as the technical escalation point for quality and throughput issues.

Embedded in Engineering, the SME owns assembly method integrity, standardization, and knowledge retention, trains engineers and leads,

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience.
5+ years’ experience in manufacturing or modular assembly environments.
Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and specifications.
Demonstrated success resolving assembly‑related technical issues.

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical authority for all assembly methods and sequences.
Define, document, and maintain standard work, work instructions, and visual assembly standards.
Ensure assembly execution aligns with engineering drawings, specifications, applicable IBC codes, and approved changes.
Development of assembly systems and design standards that are optimized for pre fabrication and efficient modular assembly and installation.
Interpret, approve, and support execution of assembly drawings, BOMs, and specifications.
Act as Engineering’s assembly liaison to manufacturing teams.
Provide hands‑on technical support during production ramp‑ups, rework, or atypical builds.

Skills

Engineering problem solving

Interpret engineering drawings

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTIONASSEMBLY SUBJECT MATTER

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REPORTS TO: Director of Engineering PAY: Salary

POSITION Full Time FLSA CLASS Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

The Assembly Subject Matter Expert (SME) is the engineering authority for assembly execution across manufacturing and modular production. This role ensures engineering intent is translated into repeatable, efficient, and compliant assembly processes, and serves as the technical escalation point for assembly-related issues affecting quality, safety, or throughput. This role is embedded in Engineering, not Operations, and owns assembly method integrity, standardization, and technical problem resolution. REPORTS TO: • Director of Engineering

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Assembly Engineering Authority

Serve as the technical authority for all assembly methods and sequences.
Define, document, and maintain standard work, work instructions, and visual assembly standards.
Ensure assembly execution aligns with engineering drawings, specifications, applicable IBC codes, and approved changes.
Development of assembly systems and design standards that are optimized for pre fabrication and efficient modular assembly and installation.
Interpret, approve, and support execution of assembly drawings, BOMs, and specifications.

Engineering Operations Interface

Act as Engineering’s assembly liaison to manufacturing teams.
Provide hands‑on technical support during production ramp‑ups, rework, or atypical builds.
Resolve assembly‑related technical questions without assuming production management responsibility.

Process & Standard Work Development

Partner with Process Engineering to ensure assembly steps are practical, safe, and repeatable.
Support validation of assembly flow, sequencing, and handoffs.
Identify gaps between documented processes and floor execution.
Coordinate assembly interfaces between:
- Structural systems
- Pre‑fabrication systems
Work closely with Integration Specialist and Electrical SME to prevent cross‑system conflicts.

Quality & Compliance Support

Support Quality and Engineering in resolving assembly‑driven defects and non‑conformances.
Ensure assembly processes support compliance with applicable codes and standards.
Participate in audits and inspections as the assembly technical representative.
Identify assembly inefficiencies, defects, and ergonomic risks.
Support CI initiatives with assembly expertise and data, without owning CI governance.
Recommend tooling, fixtures, or layout improvements.

Training & Knowledge Retention

Train engineers, supervisors, and leads on assembly intent and standards.
Serve as the institutional knowledge holder for complex and legacy assemblies.
Ensure critical assembly knowledge is documented and retained.

Customer & Program Support

Serve as technical liaison for customer assembly questions and clarifications.
Support customer audits, walkthroughs, and issue resolution as required.
Participate in lessons‑learned reviews for major programs.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience.
5+ years’ experience in manufacturing or modular assembly environments.
Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and specifications.
Demonstrated success resolving assembly‑related technical issues.

Preferred Experience