Manager, Gearbox AssemblyPosition Summaryis seeking an experienced and results-driven Manager, Gearbox Assembly, to lead our gearbox assembly operations. This role is responsible for overseeing the complete assembly process for industrial, custom-engineered, and precision gearboxes while ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
The ideal candidate combines strong mechanical and technical expertise with proven leadership skills and a commitment to continuous improvement in a precision manufacturing environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Team Development- Lead, supervise, and mentor gearbox assembly personnel, including assemblers and technicians.
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Provide training, coaching, and performance development to enhance team capabilities and productivity.
Assembly Operations Management- Oversee the complete gearbox assembly process, from disassembly through final assembly, testing, inspection, and shipment.
- Coordinate workflow, staffing, and production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements.
- Ensure assembly activities are performed in accordance with engineering specifications, quality standards, and manufacturing procedures.
Precision Mechanical Assembly- Ensure accurate installation and assembly of gears, shafts, bearings, seals, housings, and lubrication systems.
- Verify adherence to torque specifications, alignment procedures, bearing preload settings, backlash requirements, and gear mesh patterns.
- Utilize precision measurement equipment to validate assembly accuracy and product performance.
Quality Assurance & Testing- Direct functional testing, run-off procedures, and final quality verification activities.
- Collaborate with Engineering and Quality teams on new product introductions, custom gearbox builds, and process improvements.
- Investigate and resolve assembly-related quality concerns, nonconformances, and field returns.
Performance & Continuous Improvement- Monitor key performance indicators including productivity, labor efficiency, throughput, and on-time delivery.
- Support root cause analysis and corrective action implementation to improve product quality and manufacturing effectiveness.
Compliance & Documentation- Maintain compliance with ISO quality standards, company procedures, and safety regulations.
- Review and interpret mechanical drawings, assembly instructions, and Bills of Material (BOMs).
- Ensure accurate documentation of assembly, testing, and quality records.
QualificationsRequired- Proven experience leading assembly operations within a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, engineering specifications, and Bills of Material (BOMs).
- Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Technical degree, apprenticeship, or equivalent hands-on industry experience.
Preferred- Strong knowledge of gearboxes, power transmission, or heavy mechanical equipment assembly.
- Thorough understanding of:
- Bearing fits and preload settings
- Shaft alignment techniques
- Backlash adjustments
- Gear mesh pattern evaluation
- Precision measurement tools and inspection methods
- Experience in custom-engineered or high-mix, medium-volume manufacturing environments.
- Background in precision gear manufacturing or power transmission products.
- Experience with ISO-compliant manufacturing systems.
