Senior Electronics Assembly Supervisor & Lab Lead

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

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA seeks a hands-on supervisor to oversee Electrical/Mechanical Assembly Technicians, coordinate with engineering, and manage lab operations. You will mentor staff, plan materials, and ensure training and certification compliance while aligning work with customer requirements.

The role emphasizes directing daily work, evaluating performance, and collaborating on capital equipment decisions, with a focus on quality and safety in a high-precision environment.

Qualifications

• High School Education or Equivalent required.
• 10+ years experience in fabrication and assembly of electronics.
• 5+ years supervisory experience.
• Experience mentoring staff and coordinating assembly activities.
• Familiar with electronics chemistries and assembly processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise ten or more assembly technicians, schedule daily tasks, and participate in hiring.
• Interface with engineering on design/build issues and provide feedback.
• Collaborate with staff on special applications requiring specific skills.
• Manage Assembly Lab operations including materials, maintenance, and training.
• Support facility planning and capital equipment recommendations.
• Screen and track incoming work requests with proper drawings/models.
• Coordinate with management to meet customer needs and use Epicor ERP.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpret assembly instructions

Derive feasible path for assembly

Industry capabilities & fabrication

Mentor employees

Electronics manufacturing chemistries

Electronics assembly processes

Education

High School Education or Equivalent

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Draper in Cambridge, MA seeks a hands-on supervisor to oversee Electrical/Mechanical Assembly Technicians, coordinate with engineering, and manage lab operations. You will mentor staff, plan materials, and ensure training and certification compliance while aligning work with customer requirements.

The role emphasizes directing daily work, evaluating performance, and collaborating on capital equipment decisions, with a focus on quality and safety in a high-precision environment.