Manager, Mechanical Assembly
About The Position
North Wind is advancing hypersonic technologies through research, system development, and flight testing. The Mechanical Assembly Manager supervises the operations technician workforce and Lab Mechanical staff while overseeing the Test Laboratory’s air pumping operations, building and grounds maintenance, and security infrastructure. The role is responsible for safety across laboratory infrastructure and may require occasional second-shift, third-shift, and weekend work. The manager coordinates technician resources for test projects, supports preventive maintenance and facility operations, helps plan and implement equipment enhancements, and maintains documentation for regulatory compliance. The position works with Lab departments, vendors, utilities suppliers, and state and federal regulatory agencies. Work takes place at an industrial warehouse/production site and includes lifting and moving equipment.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering-related field such as aerospace, mechanical, or civil engineering.
- High level of technical competence in maintaining electrical and mechanical systems.
- Demonstrated experience overseeing and maintaining safety program standards.
- Ability to work with state and federal safety regulation personnel.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to motivate and lead an efficient, results-oriented maintenance team.
- Experience with mechanics, plumbing, carpentry, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
- Some experience with machining, welding, and electrical work.
- Project team leadership experience.
- Experience operating, maintaining, and repairing high-pressure air compressors, vacuum pumps, heat exchangers, air filtration and ventilation systems, forklifts, and skid loaders.
- Experience coordinating with vendors and contractors on installation, upgrades, or maintenance of electrical and mechanical systems.
- Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs. unassisted and 51 to 100 lbs. with assistance.
- Eligibility to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Execute and assist with preventive maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems at North Wind’s Plymouth facility to meet regulatory requirements and minimize disruption to business operations.
- Work with the Lab Manager and Test Engineers to assign technician resources to test projects and provide hands-on support as needed.
- Assist the Lab Manager and Operations Engineering lead with research and development of planned equipment enhancements, and manage implementation of selected acquisitions.
- Stay abreast of new technology and procedures.
- Maintain and review documentation logs needed to demonstrate compliance with state and federal workplace regulations.
- Assist Lab departments with improvement plans and projects, monitor building systems, correct defective or inefficient operations through remedial maintenance, and help coordinate timely emergency responses.
- Use available tools and procedures to facilitate the normal flow of activities, operations, services, and information.
- Participate in selecting and contracting third-party resources for routine work orders and emergencies as needed.
- Determine sources of trouble and correct them, following standard safety procedures in all work areas.
- Handle hazardous materials, electrical circuits, solvents, refrigerants, cleaning supplies, and chemicals in a manner that protects personnel and property.
- Supervise Lab Mechanical staff in supporting test operations and maintaining facility systems.
- Coordinate with managers in Lab departments, vendors, state and federal regulatory agencies, and utility suppliers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
