Lead Electronics & Mechanical Assembly Supervisor

Draper Labs; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Supervisor of Electrical/Mechanical Assembly to oversee ten or more technicians, schedule daily work, and participate in hiring and evaluations. You will interface with engineering on design and process issues, mentor staff, ensure training and certification, and manage lab operations including materials, maintenance, and planning for capital equipment.

The role requires a strong background in electronics assembly, 10+ years fabricating and assembling

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience fabricating and assembling electronic products, cable harnesses and box-build assemblies.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience.
• Ability to interpret and derive assembly instructions.
• Strong collaboration with engineering on design and process issues.
• Knowledge of lab maintenance, training, and certification requirements.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain government security clearance; Secret preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise ten or more Electrical/Mechanical Assembly Technicians including scheduling daily work assignments, performing annual evaluations, and participate in the hiring process as needed.
• Interface with engineering on potential design and build issues, including materials and processes including providing constructive feedback and alternative approaches for consideration.
• Collaborate with staff members for input on special applications requiring specific skills and equipment.
• Manage the Assembly Lab operations including planning for materials/consumables, preventative maintenance for lab equipment, and ensuring employees are current with required training and certification.
• Support the facility planning activities, including research and recommendations for capital equipment purchases.
• Screening and tracking incoming work requests including ensuring instructions are complete and accurate with appropriate drawings and models (if needed).
• Work with group management and materials planning to ensure customer needs are met. Manage the demand using the Epicor ERP tool suite.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpret instructions

Plan assembly demand

Industry capabilities

Mentor employees

Chemistries in electronics

Electronics assembly processes

Education

High School Education or Equivalent

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Draper in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Supervisor of Electrical/Mechanical Assembly to oversee ten or more technicians, schedule daily work, and participate in hiring and evaluations. You will interface with engineering on design and process issues, mentor staff, ensure training and certification, and manage lab operations including materials, maintenance, and planning for capital equipment.

The role requires a strong background in electronics assembly, 10+ years fabricating and assembling