Equipment Assembly and Integration Manager

MS Technology, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off including holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MS Technology, Inc. in Knoxville is seeking an Assembly and Integration Shop Manager to lead daily operations in our facility, overseeing end-to-end assembly, integration, and factory acceptance testing of complex electro-mechanical equipment.

You will manage personnel, production flow, materials handling, and shipping coordination to Client sites. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong planning, and cross-functional collaboration with operations, quality, and project teams to meet

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years in fabrication, manufacturing, or assembly environments.
• Minimum 2 years in supervisory or management roles.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of OSHA safety requirements.
• Familiarity with receipt, delivery, and material handling operations.
• Experience coordinating shipments to client or project sites.
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day assembly, integration, and testing operations, including personnel, workflow, and production scheduling.
• Supervise employees, including hiring, training, performance management, and disciplinary actions.
• Ensure operations comply with OSHA requirements and company safety policies.
• Oversee equipment usage, maintenance, calibration, and repair coordination.
• Plan and prioritize work orders to meet project schedules, cost targets, and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering and project teams to interpret drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Enforce cleanliness, organization, and proper material handling within the shop.
• Oversee receipt and shipment of completed equipment and coordinate outbound logistics.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing oversight

OSHA knowledge

Logistics coordination

Drawing interpretation

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school training

Associate or bachelor’s preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory management

MS Office

Quality systems (NQA-1)

Job description

Summary

The Assembly and Integration Shop Manager is responsible for overseeing daily operations of a facility that assembles complex electro‑mechanical processing equipment in gloveboxes or other confinement structures, completes factory acceptance testing, and documents all results in a quality‑compliant system such as NQA‑1. Duties also include managing personnel, production workflow, materials management, and logistics coordination. This role ensures safe, efficient, and high‑quality assembly and factory acceptance testing activities while maintaining accountability for material receipt, tracking, and coordination of shipments of assembled products to Client locations. The position requires hands‑on leadership, strong planning skills, and cross‑functional coordination with operations, quality, and project teams. This position is not for a machine shop.

Responsibilities

• Shop Operations & Leadership
  • Manage day‑to‑day assembly, integration, and testing operations, including personnel, workflow, and production scheduling
  • Supervise and lead employees, including hiring, training, performance management, and disciplinary actions
  • Ensure operations comply with OSHA requirements and company safety policies
  • Oversee equipment usage, maintenance, calibration, and repair coordination
  • Plan and prioritize work orders to meet project schedules, cost targets, and quality requirements
  • Collaborate with engineering and project teams to interpret drawings, specifications, and work instructions
  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, and efficiency
  • Enforce cleanliness, organization, and proper material handling within the shop
• Materials, Receiving, and Logistics Oversight
  • Oversee receipt of incoming materials and components, ensuring quantities, condition, and documentation are verified in accordance with approved Quality Assurance Programs
  • Ensure materials and components are properly tracked, staged, and issued throughout assembly activities
  • Maintain oversight of inventory accuracy and material control processes
  • Identify material shortages, damages, or discrepancies and coordinate resolution
  • Oversee preparation, packaging, and shipment of completed equipment
  • Coordinate outbound shipping logistics to Client locations, including carrier coordination and delivery schedules
  • Ensure shipping documentation, labeling, handling instructions, and Client requirements are met
  • Maintain visibility into material flow and shipment status to support project commitments
• Quality & Compliance
  • Ensure quality control processes are followed and non‑conformances are addressed promptly in accordance with NQA‑1 standards
  • Support QA activities, inspections, corrective actions, and audit readiness
  • Ensure production, material, and shipping documentation is maintained and accurate

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade schooling preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a fabrication, manufacturing, or assembly environment
• At least 2 years of supervisory or management experience
• Strong working knowledge of precision assembly processes
• Working knowledge of OSHA safety requirements
• Working knowledge of receipt, delivery, and material handling operations
• Familiarity with transportation, shipping, and logistics coordination for assembled equipment
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem‑solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, operations, or a related field
• Experience coordinating shipments to Client or project sites
• Experience in a regulated or government‑contracted manufacturing environment
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience
• Familiarity with ERP, inventory, or job‑tracking systems

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Ability to work regularly in an industrial shop environment
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs as required
• Occasional exposure to noise, dust, fumes, and moving equipment
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Additional Skills

• Excellent internal and external customer service and communication/interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to deal with conflicts and stressful situations.
• Ability to work on multiple assignments and projects.
• Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint.

Benefits

• medical/dental/vision insurance
• short/long-term disability
• life insurance
• 401(k)
• paid time off including holidays
• tuition reimbursement

EEO Statement

MSTI is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified candidates, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. MSTI is an E‑Verify employer. If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: [e-mail].