Assembly Supervisor

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Hatfield (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Match and Profit Sh

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Referral Program

Competitive Pay

Recognition

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright EST Group in Hatfield, PA is seeking an Assembly Supervisor to lead the Pop-A-Plug assembly team, acting as the primary quality gatekeeper in the process and ensuring production travelers and documentation are completed accurately.

You will coordinate with Quality and Engineering to investigate nonconformances, drive continuous improvement, onboard and cross-train staff, and uphold safety and 5S practices while meeting production deadlines.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree or relevant manufacturing education preferred.
• 5+ years of manufacturing or assembly experience.
• Previous supervisory or manufacturing leadership experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of manufacturing processes, quality requirements, and production documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and specifications.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, train, and develop employees.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and production deadlines.
• Proficiency with standard computer applications and manufacturing/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the daily activities of the Pop-A-Plug Assembly team.
• Serve as the primary quality gatekeeper within the assembly process.
• Ensure job travelers and all required production documentation are completed accurately, and in a timely manner.
• Partner with Quality & Engineering to investigate nonconformances/implement corrective actions.
• Monitor recurring assembly defects and identify opportunities for process improvements, mistake-proofing, and additional training.
• Coordinate onboarding and cross-training of Assembly employees.
• Identify gaps between documented procedures and actual production practices and communicate those gaps to Engineering and Quality.
• Conduct routine floor audits to verify compliance with established processes.
• Set clear standards for teamwork, communication, attendance, quality, productivity, and conduct.
• Lead by example to uphold expected team standards.
• Ensure employees follow all applicable safety procedures and company policies.
• Support 5S and workplace organization initiatives.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Manufacturing leadership

Read engineering drawings

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Coaching & training

Prioritization

Computer proficiency

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Assembly Supervisor – Pop-A-Plug

We’re looking for an Assembly Supervisor to join our EST team in Hatfield, PA!

As the quality gatekeeper and team leader, the supervisor enforces manufacturing procedures, verifies documentation, performs inspections, and releases products only when requirements are met. The role fosters a respectful, collaborative, and accountable team culture, setting clear expectations and developing employees’ skills.

The supervisor collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication, workflow, and ongoing improvement.

Location:

Hatfield, PA (Onsite)

Salary Range:

$90,000.000-$95,000.000/annually

Benefits

We Take Care of Our People

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Competitive Pay
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in PA. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

YOUR CHALLENGE:

• Lead and coordinate the daily activities of the Pop-A-Plug Assembly team.
• Serve as the primary quality gatekeeper within the assembly process.
• Ensure job travelers and all required production documentation are completed accurately , and in a timely manner.
• Partner with Quality & Engineering to investigate nonconformances/implement corrective actions.
• Monitor recurring assembly defects and identify opportunities for process improvements, mistake-proofing, and additional training.
• Coordinate onboarding and cross-training of Assembly employees.
• Identify gaps between documented procedures and actual production practices and communicate those gaps to Engineering and Quality.
• Conduct routine floor audits to verify compliance with established processes.
• Set clear standards for teamwork, communication, attendance, quality, productivity, and conduct.
• Lead by example to uphold expected team standards.
• Ensure employees follow all applicable safety procedures and company policies.
• Support 5S and workplace organization initiatives.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree or relevant manufacturing education preferred.
• 5+ years of manufacturing or assembly experience.
• Previous supervisory or manufacturing leadership experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of manufacturing processes, quality requirements, and production documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and specifications.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, train, and develop employees.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and production deadlines.
• Proficiency with standard computer applications and manufacturing/ERP systems.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated or quality-critical manufacturing environment.
• Experience with mechanical assembly and inspection processes.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and production travelers.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience working with Quality and Engineering teams to resolve nonconformances.
• Experience developing cross-training and employee qualification programs.

Who We Are:

Curtiss-Wright EST Group specializes in the design and manufacture of highly-engineered tube plugging products and repair services for shell and tube heat exchangers, condensers, coolers and chillers. Our flagship product, Pop-A-Plug Heat Exchanger Tube Plugs, are the industry’s leading technology for plugging leaking and degraded heat exchanger tubes. EST Group also engineers and manufactures GripTight test and isolation plugs to greatly simplify and expedite pressure testing and/or isolation of piping, tubing, valves, pressure vessels and a multitude of special applications.

To learn more visit: Home | Curtiss-Wright EST

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Compliance Statement

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Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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