Industrial Assembly Manager

Job Summary
The Industrial Assembly Manager – AGVs is responsible for leading and optimizing the assembly of automated guided vehicles and related autonomous mobile systems. This role oversees electromechanical assembly, system integration, testing, and validation to ensure AGVs meet performance, safety, and quality standards. The manager drives production efficiency, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, software, and project management teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

AGV Assembly Operations

• Manage daily assembly operations for AGVs, including mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical integration

• Oversee installation and routing of wiring harnesses, sensors, motors, drives, batteries, and control systems.

• Ensure proper integration of navigation systems (LiDAR, cameras, encoders, IMUs) and onboard controllers.

• Coordinate assembly, calibration, testing, and final validation of AGV systems.

Leadership & Workforce Management

• Lead and develop assembly supervisors, technicians, and operators

• Ensure technicians are trained in AGV-specific processes, ESD, and high-voltage safety where applicable

• Balance manpower and skill set to meet production schedules and custom build requirements

• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all AGVs comply with internal quality standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements (ISO, CE, UL as applicable)

• Enforce safety procedures related to electrical systems, batteries (Li-ion), and moving equipment

• Support FMEA, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions

• Work closely with Engineering on inspections, audits, and certification

Process Improvement & Scalability

• Drive Lean manufacturing initiatives to improve throughput and reduce rework and cycle time

• Standardize work instructions for high-mix, configurable AGV builds

• Support design-for-assembly (DFA) and design-for-manufacturing (DFM) initiatives with engineering

• Prepare assembly operations for scaling from low-volume to higher-volume AGV production

Planning, Reporting & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Develop production schedules aligned with project timelines and customer delivery commitments

• Track KPIs such as build hours per AGV, defect rates, and on-time delivery

• Coordinate with supply chain, software, testing, and field deployment teams

• Support prototype builds, pilot runs, and new product introductions (NPI)

REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (Equivalent hands-on experience in AGV or robotics manufacturing may be considered)

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in industrial or electromechanical assembly

• 2+ years in a management or supervisory role

• Experience with AGVs, AMRs, robotics, industrial automation, or autonomous systems preferred

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical assembly

• Experience with motors, drives, PLCs, embedded controllers, sensors, and battery systems

• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and BOMs

• Familiarity with software-hardware integration and functional testing in automated systems

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing documentation

Leadership & Professional Skills

• Proven ability to lead technical teams in a fast-paced, project-driven environment

• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills

• Excellent communication skills across engineering, software, and operations teams

• Ability to manage multiple builds, configurations, and customer requirements simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AGV/AMR safety standards (ISO 3691-4, ISO 13849, IEC 62061)

• Lean Six Sigma certification or continuous improvement experience

• Experience with Li-ion battery assembly and safety protocols

• Background in NPI, prototype-to-production transition, or custom automation systems

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing and test environment with exposure to electrical and mechanical systems

• Occasional lifting and hands-on troubleshooting

• May require extended hours to support critical builds or customer deadlines

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending