Automation Assembly Manager | Lead, Lean & Quality

Blueprint-Automation; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blueprint Automation in Longmont, CO is seeking an Assembly Manager to lead a 15-20 person team across design, assembly, and testing. You will oversee scheduling, QA, and project coordination for complex automation equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency in daily operations.

The role requires a strong background in production management, CAD tools (Solidworks/AutoCAD), and ERP/ADP usage to track hours, BOMs and workflows.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 10 years of experience, with a minimum of 5 years in management in a production manufacturing environment.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly with team, managers and clients.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with CAD 2D & 3D software preferred.
• Familiarization with Lean practices and DMAIC is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a safe working environment within BPA standards.
• Manage and support the Assembly Team and Project Team from design review to final assembly and testing through decommissioning and shipment of the equipment.
• Set and maintain the assembly schedule including assigning leads and backups to all projects.
• Develop and lead project teams to support quality, safety and productivity goals.
• Develop and Train assembly staff on Best Practices and Standard Operating Procedures to efficiently and accurately build complex automation equipment.
• Educate staff about the organization's rules and regulations and enforce them regularly.
• Develop operational procedures for the assembly department to achieve quality and performance while delivering the core objectives for each project.
• Assist Shipping and Receiving to control purchased and fabricated materials issued to projects.
• Represent BPA and the Assembly Team during Factory Acceptance Tests with customers and clients.
• Plan and manage assembly team shifts and coordinate overtime to meet project demands.
• Motivate staff to meet goals and targets.
• Utilize ERP, Excel and ADP to validate hours and report to VP of Operations.
• Familiarity with Solidworks, AutoCAD and E-Drawings to assist assembly team.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team leadership

Lean principles

DMAIC

CAD

Excel

Communication

Industrial automation

Education

High school diploma (or equivalent)

Tools

Solidworks

AutoCAD

E-Drawings

ERP system

ADP

Job description

Blueprint Automation in Longmont, CO is seeking an Assembly Manager to lead a 15-20 person team across design, assembly, and testing. You will oversee scheduling, QA, and project coordination for complex automation equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency in daily operations.

The role requires a strong background in production management, CAD tools (Solidworks/AutoCAD), and ERP/ADP usage to track hours, BOMs and workflows.