Supervisor - Device Packaging

Draper•Cambridge, MA

9d•$100,000 - $275,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor - Device Packaging oversees device packaging specialists in one or more assembly spaces. The role coordinates labor and communicates needs and progress, serving as a bridge between technical staff and technicians by translating staff needs into work plans. The supervisor delegates assignments, conducts performance evaluations, and develops and mentors assembly technicians. The position manages assembly lab operations, coordinates work demand and resources, and works with engineering, group management, materials planning, and staff to address customer needs and assembly requirements. Applicants selected for the position must obtain and maintain a government security clearance; a Secret clearance is preferred.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
10 or more years of experience fabricating and assembling electronic products, cable harnesses, and box-build assemblies.
5 or more years of supervisory experience.
Ability to interpret and derive assembly instructions.
Ability to quickly determine a feasible path forward for submitted assembly demand.
Strong understanding of current industry capabilities and state-of-the-art assembly and fabrication techniques.
Ability to mentor employees to support their career growth.
Familiarity with chemistries used in electronics manufacturing, including flux systems, solutions, and various epoxy and coating systems.
Familiarity with electronics assembly processes and equipment, including screen printing, pick-and-place, reflow ovens, hand soldering, hot gas rework, X-ray, inspection microscopy, and cable/harness manufacturing methods and equipment.
Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

Supervise ten or more Electrical/Mechanical Assembly Technicians, including scheduling daily work assignments, conducting annual evaluations, and participating in hiring as needed.
Interface with engineering on potential design and build issues, including materials and processes, and provide constructive feedback and alternative approaches for consideration.
Collaborate with staff members on special applications requiring specific skills and equipment.
Manage Assembly Lab operations, including planning materials and consumables, arranging preventative maintenance for lab equipment, and ensuring employees maintain required training and certifications.
Support facility planning activities, including researching and recommending capital equipment purchases.
Screen and track incoming work requests, ensuring instructions are complete and accurate and include appropriate drawings and models when needed.
Work with group management and materials planning to meet customer needs.
Manage demand using the Epicor ERP tool suite.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Delegate work assignments, perform performance evaluations, and develop and mentor assembly technicians.