Instrumentation Supervisor

Supervisor (of Instrument Technicians)The Supervisor leads a team of hourly union technicians specializing in precision mechanical instrument assemblies, electro-optic components and fiber optic sensor integration. The Supervisor works closely with both technical staff and technicians, serving as a bridge to translate staff needs to work plans. The supervisor delegates work assignments, performs performance evaluations, and develops and mentors assembly technicians.Duties/Responsibilities:Supervise ten or more Electrical/Mechanical Assembly Technicians including scheduling daily work assignments, performing annual evaluations, and participate in the hiring process as needed.Interface with engineering on potential design and build issues, including materials and processes including providing constructive feedback and alternative approaches for consideration.Collaborate with staff members for input on special applications requiring specific skills and equipment.Manage the Assembly Lab operations including planning for materials/consumables, preventative maintenance for lab equipment, and ensuring employees are current with required training and certification.Support the facility planning activities, including research and recommendations for capital equipment purchases.Screening and tracking incoming work requests including ensuring instructions are complete and accurate with appropriate drawings and models (if needed).Work with group management and materials planning to ensure customer needs are met. Manage the demand using the Epicor ERP tool suite.Performs other duties as assigned.Skills/Abilities:Able to interpret and derive assembly instructions.Able 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.Able to mentor employees to ensure career growth.Familiarity with chemistries used in electronics manufacturing including flux systems, solutions, and various epoxy and coating systems.Familiarity with electronics assembly processes including fabrication (Screen Printing, Pick-and-Place, Reflow Oven), rework (hand soldering, hot gas rework), validation tools (Xray, inspection microscopy) and cable / harness manufacturing methods and equipment.Education 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.Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain government security clearance.Job Location - City: CambridgeJob Location - State: MassachusettsJob Location - Postal Code: 02139-3563The US base salary range for this full-time position is $100,000.00 - $275,000.00.Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.