Supervisor - Device Packaging

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory•Cambridge, MA

About The Position

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with more than 2,000 employees. Its multidisciplinary engineering and science teams develop solutions to national challenges across areas including defense, space exploration, and biomedical engineering. The Supervisor - Device Packaging oversees device packaging specialists in one or more assembly spaces, coordinates labor, and communicates needs and progress. Working closely with technical staff and technicians, the supervisor translates staff needs into work plans, delegates assignments, conducts performance evaluations, and develops and mentors assembly technicians. The position manages assembly lab operations and helps ensure customer work is completed with appropriate materials, equipment, training, and planning. The role is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Applicants selected for the position must obtain and maintain a government security clearance; a Secret clearance is preferred. The listed U.S. base salary range is $100,000 to $275,000. Draper describes workplace flexibility, employee clubs, health and finance workshops, off-site social events, and discounts to local museums and cultural activities as part of its work-life-balance programs.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent experience.
10+ years of experience fabricating and assembling electronic products, cable harnesses, and box-build assemblies.
5+ years of supervisory experience.
Ability to interpret and derive assembly instructions.
Ability to quickly derive 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 electronics manufacturing chemistries, including flux systems, solutions, and epoxy and coating systems.
Familiarity with electronics assembly processes, including screen printing, pick-and-place, reflow ovens, hand soldering, hot gas rework, X-ray, inspection microscopy, and cable/harness manufacturing methods and equipment.
Must obtain and maintain a government security clearance if selected.

Nice To Haves

Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

Supervise ten or more Electrical/Mechanical Assembly Technicians, including scheduling daily work assignments, performing 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 for materials and consumables, preventative maintenance for lab equipment, and ensuring employees are current with required training and certification.
Support facility planning activities, including researching and recommending capital equipment purchases.
Screen and track incoming work requests and ensure instructions are complete and accurate, with appropriate drawings and models when needed.
Work with group management and materials planning to ensure customer needs are met.
Manage demand using the Epicor ERP tool suite.
Perform other duties as assigned.