Assembly Assistant Manager

APPARATUS•Red Hook, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role supports day-to-day assembly operations, contributing to production quality, team development, and workflow execution in alignment with APPARATUS standards of craft and excellence. APPARATUS is a New York-based designer and manufacturer of a distinctive catalog of high-end, high-touch lighting, furniture and objects. We produce both in-house and with the support of high-quality external partners; our catalog is sold globally.

Requirements

2 years in a comparable manufacturing role with high-quality products.
Electrical manufacturing knowledge and material familiarity with metal, glass, porcelain, and leather.
Experience in high-quality lighting or furniture strongly preferred.
Solid understanding of production operations, dependencies, and process impacts.
Expert-level assembly, wiring, and live electrical testing; trained in 120V/240V safety protocols, QC methodology, and care and handling standards.
Highly skilled manual dexterity; proficient with hand tools and electrical testing equipment.
Ability to perceive color and texture; detailed and developed aesthetic sensibility.
Qualified to read and interpret manufacturing drawings and specifications.
Strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills; able to motivate, coach, and give effective feedback.
Analytical problem-solver; proficient with production systems and recordkeeping.
Adaptable, solutions-oriented, and trustworthy with confidential information.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree with Industrial Design or Engineering concentration.
Software: project workflow, 3D modeling and/or ERP.

Responsibilities

Support assembly operations to meet production and launch commitments; schedule and manage work orders with real-time system updates.
Monitor production reports; understand and act on key performance metrics.
Perform precision wiring, assembly, operational and electrical high voltage functional testing according to work instructions; prepare products as needed.
Maintain expert-level aesthetic and functional understanding of all active collections, components, and quality parameters.
Perform quality control inspections; conduct root cause analysis from discovery through corrective action.
Train and mentor team members; set the standard for best practices and continuous improvement.
Lead by example; promote safety, skill-building, and excellence in productivity and quality.
Ensure compliance with company and regulatory safety requirements; support training.
Collaborate with Product on design and development initiatives; provide technical guidance to Sales and Client Services.
Support physical inventory audits and cross-functional projects as needed.
Foster productive working relationships.
Implement and maintain accurate SOPs, work instructions and engineering changes.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace in compliance with regulatory and company policies when working with live electricity, power tools, and hazardous materials.
Perform equipment maintenance and inspections; support department opening and closing duties.