Assembly Manager
Job Description
Annapolis Micro Systems is seeking a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Assembly Manager to join our growing team during an exciting time in our company’s evolution. Recognized as a Top Workplace by The Baltimore Sun for three consecutive years, we are proud of our strong employee culture and consistently high engagement scores that outperform industry benchmarks.
You’ll be responsible for managing a team of hand assemblers in a high mix production environment with shifting priorities and resources. You will develop and implement innovative processes for cutting edge technology and manufacturing procedures for approximately 2-3 new products per month. You are responsible for the continuous improvement of production processes, documentation, workflow, and equipment to improve quality and production throughput.
You’ll also enjoy the benefits of working in a small, privately held company where design, production, test, manufacturing, hardware, and software engineering are all located on-site. This close coupling enables us to develop ultra high‐performance products at a rapid pace while delivering industry‐leading quality. Your contributions will help us continue to lead our industry and expand our market.
Responsibilities
- Develop specifications for equipment and facilities to allow for two electronics assembler shifts
- Coordinate with other departments to schedule production timelines
- Manage a diverse team of Electronic Assemblers
- Collaborate with Design Engineers on designs to improve manufacturability
- Identify waste and non-value-added activities; improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions
- Perform time studies, bottleneck analysis, capacity assessments and ergonomic evaluations
- Design and optimize factory layouts using DraftSight or AutoCAD to enhance production flow
- Provide technical leadership for team of Assemblers in the areas of IPC and J-STD
- Create and maintain process flow diagrams, and standard work documentation
- Analyze production workflows, facility layouts, workspace organization, and equipment utilization to improve efficiency and productivity
- Develop, maintain, and optimize labor standards, routings, and work instructions.
- Responsible for Continuous Product Manufacturability Improvements including Corrective Action and Six-Sigma and/or other problem-solving methodologies in a manufacturing environment
- Write, Evaluate and Control process control production procedures for production assembly to ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100 specifications, as well as Maintain Assembly Libraries
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field
- At least one year of managerial experience
- At least five years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Proficient knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies
- Experience writing and following manufacturing documentation and procedures
- Able to read and understand engineering bill of materials and drawings
- Familiarity with ERP Systems or databases
- Familiarity with quality systems
- Available to occasionally work overtime or on the weekends when necessary
- U.S. Citizenship
Desired Technical Background
- Experience with production tracking software
- Experience with Quality Management Systems, specifically AS9100 or ISO 9001
- Prior leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
Annapolis Micro Systems, Inc. was founded in 1982 as a center of excellence in electronics research and design. Since then, we have developed a full WILDTM EcoSystem of boards and systems and software. These high-performance FPGA-based products are utilized by some of the biggest names in the defense, aerospace and commercial sectors. Our products are deployed all around the world on naval ships (signals intelligence), radar stations (signal processing), and on reconnaissance flights (synthetic aperture radar). Our bleeding-edge technology pushes the limits of what is possible in both the electrical and mechanical realms.
We offer an excellent compensation package. Benefits include Major Medical and Prescription Drug coverage for you and your eligible dependents with 100% of premiums paid! There is also an innovative 401(k) plan that allows you to manage your choice of investments through a Fidelity brokerage account. Other generous benefits include dental, life, long-term disability, and paid holiday, vacation and sick leave.
We are based in beautiful Annapolis, a historic city on the Chesapeake Bay within easy driving distance of Washington D.C. and Baltimore, MD. Annapolis is the sailing capital of the world, and offers a rich variety of cultural experiences.
Annapolis Micro Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
