Rack & Stack Production Lead - Lean & QA Focus

Rohde & Schwarz (China) Technology Co., Ltd.; Frederick, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rohde & Schwarz (China) Technology Co., Ltd. in Frederick, MD seeks a production supervisor to lead and develop a technicians/assembly team, coordinate daily workflows, and ensure on-time builds.

This role involves hands-on training, adherence to cabling standards, and strict QA checks throughout the Rack & Stack process. You will collaborate with network and design engineers, coordinate with warehouses, and report progress to the Production Manager while driving lean improvements across the

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of technicians and assembly staff.
• Coordinate daily workflows, assign tasks, and manage shift schedules to meet production deadlines.
• Provide hands-on training to staff on cabling standards, hardware mounting, and VCS-specific installation protocols.
• Conduct performance reviews and ensure adherence to company policies and safety regulations.
• Oversee the end-to-end "Rack & Stack" process: unboxing, rail installation, mounting hardware, power connectivity, and network patching.
• Ensure all installations strictly adhere to provided Rack Elevation Diagrams and Wiring Schematics.
• Implement and enforce a rigorous Quality Assurance (QA) checklist to eliminate cabling errors or hardware misplacements before systems move to the configuration/testing phase.
• Manage the "cable management" standard to ensure airflow optimization and ease of maintenance (e.g., Velcro routing, proper slack management).
• Coordinate with the warehouse and procurement teams to ensure all necessary components are available for scheduled builds.
• Work closely with Network Engineers and Design Engineers to resolve discrepancies between design documents and physical constraints.
• Coordinate with the Integration and QA team to ensure smooth hand-offs from physical installation to software configuration.
• Provide regular progress reports to the Production Manager regarding throughput and bottleneck issues.
• Utilize LEAN practices to support continuous improvement throughout the production process.

Job description

Rohde & Schwarz (China) Technology Co., Ltd. in Frederick, MD seeks a production supervisor to lead and develop a technicians/assembly team, coordinate daily workflows, and ensure on-time builds.

This role involves hands-on training, adherence to cabling standards, and strict QA checks throughout the Rack & Stack process. You will collaborate with network and design engineers, coordinate with warehouses, and report progress to the Production Manager while driving lean improvements across the