Assembly & Test Manager

Functional area:  Manufacturing
Location:  United States
City:  Buffalo, NY
Company name:  Edwards Vacuum, LLC
Date of posting:  Jun 15, 2026

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Assembly & Test Manager

As an Assembly & Test Manager, your mission is to lead and drive performance in the Dry Pump Assembly & Test Cell, including oversight of a robotic paint shop. You will report to the Operations Manager.

You will:

 

  1. Manage and administer staff with particular emphasis on (a) the correct composition and headcount within the team, (b) the motivation and morale of employees, (c) personal development and, where, appropriate, career aspirations of each member of the team.

 

  1. Ensure regular communications with all employees are maintained in line with the Company and the Operation functions strategy.  To foster upward communication.

 

  1. Continue to develop a team culture which is customer focused with a primary emphasis upon improved flexibility of operations (indirect as well as direct).

 

  1. Achieve agreed due date, quality, Health & Safety, housekeeping, cost reduction and new product introduction targets.

 

  1. Develop and promote the application of the continuous improvement process, both as a means of effective productivity improvement and as a method by which employee involvement in problem solving is increased. To develop and implement adequate and visible measures that are linked to continuous improvement.

 

 

 

 

To succeed, you will need

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

You have 5 years of experience, with 5 years managerial expereince.

  • Experience of managing and motivating teams - Experience in leading quality and other improvement projects.
  • Lean Managenent experience and/or Six Sigma.
  • Experience in facilitating and leading continuous improvement activities.
  • Has continuous improvement mindset.
  • Experienced in problem solving.
  • Experience in leading large groups.
  • KPI creation and execution.

In return, we offer

  • Culture of trust and accountability
  • Lifelong learning and career growth
  • Innovation powered by people
  • Comprehensive compensation and benefits
  • Health and well-being

Job location

On-Site
This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Basom, NY, Genesee, County. You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.


Contact information

 Talent Acquisition Team: Ron Beiter

 

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