GV 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.
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

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