Manager, Gearbox Assembly

Horsburgh & Scott Company•Cleveland, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Horsburgh and Scott, a 140-year leader in gear manufacturing, gear drives, and repair services, is seeking an experienced and results-driven Manager, Gearbox Assembly, to lead our gearbox assembly operations. This role is responsible for overseeing the complete assembly process for industrial, custom-engineered, and precision gearboxes while ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate combines strong mechanical and technical expertise with proven leadership skills and a commitment to continuous improvement in a precision manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Proven experience leading assembly operations within a manufacturing environment.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, engineering specifications, and Bills of Material (BOMs).
Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Technical degree, apprenticeship, or equivalent hands-on industry experience.

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of gearboxes, power transmission, or heavy mechanical equipment assembly.
Thorough understanding of: Bearing fits and preload settings, Shaft alignment techniques, Backlash adjustments, Gear mesh pattern evaluation, Precision measurement tools and inspection methods
Experience in custom-engineered or high-mix, medium-volume manufacturing environments.
Background in precision gear manufacturing or power transmission products.
Experience with ISO-compliant manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

Lead, supervise, and mentor gearbox assembly personnel, including assemblers and technicians.
Foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Provide training, coaching, and performance development to enhance team capabilities and productivity.
Oversee the complete gearbox assembly process, from disassembly through final assembly, testing, inspection, and shipment.
Coordinate workflow, staffing, and production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements.
Ensure assembly activities are performed in accordance with engineering specifications, quality standards, and manufacturing procedures.
Ensure accurate installation and assembly of gears, shafts, bearings, seals, housings, and lubrication systems.
Verify adherence to torque specifications, alignment procedures, bearing preload settings, backlash requirements, and gear mesh patterns.
Utilize precision measurement equipment to validate assembly accuracy and product performance.
Direct functional testing, run-off procedures, and final quality verification activities.
Collaborate with Engineering and Quality teams on new product introductions, custom gearbox builds, and process improvements.
Investigate and resolve assembly-related quality concerns, nonconformances, and field returns.
Monitor key performance indicators including productivity, labor efficiency, throughput, and on-time delivery.
Support root cause analysis and corrective action implementation to improve product quality and manufacturing effectiveness.
Maintain compliance with ISO quality standards, company procedures, and safety regulations.
Review and interpret mechanical drawings, assembly instructions, and Bills of Material (BOMs).
Ensure accurate documentation of assembly, testing, and quality records.