Electro-Mechanical Assembly Cell Lead

Aegis Manufacturing & Engineering; Knightstown (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Aegis Manufacturing & Engineering in Knightstown, IN seeks an Electro-Mechanical Assembly Cell Lead responsible for guiding priorities, training talent, and keeping production flowing safely and on time. You will build complex equipment shoulder-to-shoulder with your team, from components to full machines, on a 1st shift schedule.

You’ll roll up your sleeves to assemble mechanical, hydraulic, and electro-mechanical units, interpret drawings and BOMs, log labor and material usage in the ERP

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, assembly or machine building.
• Ability to read work instructions, drawings, and BOMs.
• Experience leading others or coaching teammates.
• Familiarity with ERP or manufacturing-tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily direction and labor coordination.
• Hands-on assembly of mechanical, hydraulic, and electro-mechanical units.
• Coach and train team members; onboard new hires.
• Track labor, materials, inventory, and work orders.
• Participate in daily production meetings and escalate blockers.
• Ensure safety, cleanliness, and organized work area.

Skills

Team leadership

Mechanical aptitude

Hands-on assembly

Reading drawings

ERP familiarity

Strong communication

Tools

Torque tools

Measuring tools

Wrenches

Job description

Electro-Mechanical Assembly Cell LeadLocation: Knightstown, INSchedule: 1st shift, Monday–Thursday, 4:00 AM–2:30 PMEmployment Type: Direct HireLead from the front. As the Electro-Mechanical Assembly Cell Lead, you’ll build complex industrial equipment shoulder-to-shoulder with your team while steering priorities, training talent, and keeping work flowing safely and on time. Production spans everything from small components and subassemblies to full machines and systems.A day in the lifeKick off the morning standup: set goals, align on the schedule, and allocate work based on skills and demand.Roll up your sleeves: assemble mechanical, hydraulic, and electro-mechanical units using hand and torque tools, wrenches, thread sealants, and measuring devices.Guide quality: interpret work instructions, drawings, and BOMs; perform in-process and final checks; keep inspection logs and serial-number traceability up to date.Keep materials moving: communicate shortages, track inventory status, assist with receiving, and stage finished goods for shipment.Run the data: log labor, material consumption, inventory moves, and work-order details in the production/ERP system; verify accuracy on each job.Coach in the moment: provide feedback, cross-train teammates, and onboard new hires to elevate performance and safety.Close the loop: flag production issues early, coordinate with leadership to remove roadblocks, and maintain a clean, organized, and safe area.What you’ll ownDaily direction, task assignment, and labor coordination aligned to changing production priorities.Hands-on assembly across mechanical, hydraulic, and electro-mechanical builds.Training, cross-training, and ongoing coaching for new and experienced team members.Tracking attendance, productivity, and quality; escalating concerns to management when needed.Communication with materials, scheduling, and other departments about shortages, timing, and issues.Inventory stewardship: monitoring stock, proper receiving/issuing, cycle counts, and accuracy initiatives.Work-order review and confirmation that materials and labor are recorded correctly.Support for shipping prep and final quality inspections as required.Participation in daily production meetings; clear updates on priorities, constraints, and resource needs.Promoting teamwork, accountability, quality, and a positive, safety-first culture.What you bringExperience in manufacturing, assembly, machine building, or a related production setting.Background leading others (formal team lead/supervisor or strong informal leadership).Proven mechanical aptitude and hands-on assembly capability.Comfort with mechanical, hydraulic, and/or electro-mechanical assembly.Proficiency with hand and torque tools, wrenches, and basic measuring instruments.Ability to read work instructions, engineering drawings, and bills of material.Familiarity with inventory, work-order, ERP, or manufacturing tracking systems.Strong organization, problem-solving, and the ability to pivot with shifting schedules.Clear communication skills and the ability to train, coach, and motivate.Quality mindset with high attention to detail and a willingness to jump in wherever needed.Backgrounds that tend to excelEquipment assembly, machine building, hydraulic assembly, electro-mechanical assembly, industrial equipment, and custom manufacturing.ProficienciesIndustrial and Manufacturing EngineeringFood and Beverage ManufacturingManufacturing Instruction (MI)Design for Manufacturability (DFM)Lean Manufacturing PrinciplesGood Manufacturing Practices (GMP)Automotive Manufacturing SystemsAerospace ManufacturingExperience in a Manufacturing EnvironmentIf you’re energized by building great products and great people at the same time, this role offers the hands-on leadership platform to do both.