Equipment Assembly and Integration Manager - MS Technology, Inc.

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

• 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

• 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:

All eligible employees enjoy an excellent benefits package, including medical/dental/vision insurance, short/long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off including holidays, and 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: [email protected].

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