Equipment Assembly and Integration Manager

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Key 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,

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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

Materials, Receiving, and Logistics Oversight

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

Quality & Compliance

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.

What We Offer

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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.

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: HR@mstechnology.com.