Robotics Manufacturing Ops Leader & MES Implementer

Lever, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Unlimited vacation

Paid holidays

401(k) contributions of 5% of salary

Company-covered travel expenses

Job summary

Pickle Robot Company in Massachusetts is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead production of robotic systems and own the MES rollout with Tulip emphasis. You’ll manage daily assembly, scheduling, and continuous improvement on high-mix hardware, while building and coaching a team of technicians.

You’ll drive MES configuration, digital work instructions, and dashboards to give leadership real-time visibility into cycle times, yield, and traceability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing operations, ideally within robotics, complex electro-mechanical assembly, or similar high-mix/precision hardware manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience implementing an MES system from the ground up — Tulip experience strongly preferred; comparable platforms acceptable.
• Comfortable on the floor daily — not a desk-only role.
• Understanding of OEE, first-pass yield, downtime tracking, and how to translate shop-floor data into actionable improvement.
• Strong people leadership skills, including experience managing technicians/assemblers.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience).
• Preferred: Lean/Six Sigma certification

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations for production/assembly of robotic systems (arms, cabinets, end effectors, and related subassemblies).
• Understand mechanical assembly, wiring/harnessing, electro-mechanical integration, and functional test steps to troubleshoot with technicians.
• Lead root cause analysis on build defects, quality escapes, and process deviations.
• Own production scheduling, capacity planning, and staffing for your area.
• Drive continuous improvement (Lean/Six Sigma) across assembly lines and test stations.
• Partner with engineering on NPI, ensuring assembly processes and MES workflows are designed in from the start.
• Manage and develop a team of technicians/assemblers, including performance reviews and coaching.

Skills

MES experience

On-floor leadership

OEE knowledge

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Lean/Six Sigma certification

Tools

Tulip

Job description

Pickle Robot Company in Massachusetts is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead production of robotic systems and own the MES rollout with Tulip emphasis. You’ll manage daily assembly, scheduling, and continuous improvement on high-mix hardware, while building and coaching a team of technicians.

You’ll drive MES configuration, digital work instructions, and dashboards to give leadership real-time visibility into cycle times, yield, and traceability.