Assembly Engineer

Please review the requirements for this position carefully. At this time, we are considering applicants whose experience closely aligns with the role. A brief cover letter outlining relevant hands-on experience is strongly encouraged.

Allied Maker is a luxury crafted American lighting studio dedicated to enduring materials, precision manufacturing, and the quiet excellence of well-made objects. Our work is defined by restraint, clarity, and deep respect for well made objects and the skilled hands behind them. We are seeking a powerhouse Assembler to join our production team, someone who brings focus, stamina, and pride to the act of making.

This role is essential to the integrity of our work. The Assembler is responsible for building complex, high-quality lighting fixtures with consistency, care, and accountability. It is a hands-on position for an individual who values precision and understands that excellence is with intention.

This is a full time, in person role within a highly collaborative production environment that values consistency, accountability, and long-term commitment.

• Assemble high end lighting fixtures from start to finish, including mechanical, electrical, and aesthetic components
• Execute builds accurately using drawings, specifications, and documented processes
• Work confidently with both delicate materials and substantial components
• Maintain consistency across production while adapting to custom and one-off builds
• Identify and communicate issues early, contributing to continuous improvement
• Uphold Allied Maker's standards for quality, safety, and organization at the workstation
• Support quality control prior to finishing, packing, and shipment

• Prior experience in assembly, fabrication, manufacturing, or a related hands-on discipline
• Strong manual dexterity and physical endurance suited to an active production environment
• Ability to work precisely, efficiently, and with sustained focus
• Comfort lifting and maneuvering heavy components
• High level of craftsmanship, attention to detail, and personal accountability
• Dependable, steady, and professional approach to work
• Background in lighting, electrical assembly, or mechanical systems
• Experience in metalworking, woodworking, furniture making, or fine fabrication
• Familiarity with shop tools and production workflows
• Coursework or training in industrial technology, fabrication, or a related field is a plus, but not required.

• Competitive salary based on experience, skills, and impact
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and company holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan

Allied Maker is a Long Island-based design and manufacturing studio run by designers, Ryden & Lanette Rizzo. Allied Maker is committed to manufacturing luxury crafted lighting made in the USA. Inspired by raw materials that grow more beautiful with time, Allied Maker utilizes a hand-applied blackening process and brass that will develop a beautiful patina with use. Allied Maker's lighting fixtures can be seen in boutique hotels, residential and commercial projects worldwide and has been featured in publications such as Elle Decor, Dwell, Architectural Digest, NY Magazine and Domaine Home.