Mechanical Assembly Lead [Life Science]

Mechanical Assembly Lead

Auburn Hills, MI

 

We are seeking talented individuals to join our growing team!

 

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions leverages the strengths, experience, and capabilities of our existing businesses, along with new talent, to transform and grow into the ultimate automation solutions trusted partner, capable of solving any industrial automation challenge.

 

The Mechanical Assembly Lead for Convergix Life Science Division with North America is responsible for coordinating the activities of Mechanical Technicians to carry out work in accordance with project deadlines and quality standards.  This is a hands-on, leadership role, and you will be expected to actively participate in team activities. Experience with assembling high precision life science automation systems and extensive experience working in a heavily regulated medical environment are required. Leading a team to ensure compliance with industry and customer assembly standards is required. 

 

What will a typical day be like?

• Lead and work as part of a team of fitting & assembly technicians with specific duties of fitting and assembly on special purpose industrial automation and robotic assembly systems.
• Organize resources to meet project deadlines, budgets and production requirements.
• Resolve project and team issues or escalate to a more senior level.
• Ensure and deliver high levels of productivity and efficiency from the team.
• Support and develop the technical skills of the team, including apprentices.
• Ensure team has the appropriate tools and equipment to carry out their duties.
• Support Managers, Project Engineers and Designers in the realization of their goals.
• Be an example of fair, assertive and effective leadership.
• Ensure procedures and working practices to ISO9001:2015 are adhered to and suggest where improvements can be made.
• Promote and ensure good housekeeping practices in and around the facility.
• Responsible for always maintaining a safe working environment.
• Protect and support the Company’s reputation in public with customers, suppliers and other interested parties.
• Complete any other reasonable tasks as assigned.

 

What qualifies you for this opportunity?

• Time served mechanical / fitting / assembly technician.
• Qualified to HNC level in a relevant discipline.
• Ability to work to technical drawings and parts lists. 
• Previous manufacturing experience in mechanical assembly or other relevant industry.
• Ideally a background in industrial automation.
• Supervisory or mentorship experience.
• Clear communication skills for update of project tasks.
• Willing and able to travel to customer sites both nationally and internationally. 
• Effective interpersonal relationship skills to create a positive and productive team-oriented environment with all departments.
• A proactive and flexible approach to work and be comfortable with a dynamic environment with constantly changing priorities.
• Have a flexible work attitude and be safety conscious. 

 

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required for the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally lifts or move up to 25 pounds

 

What does CONVERGIX Offer You?

Here at CONVERGIX, we offer a very generous compensation and benefits package including:

• Comprehensive benefits and 401K/RRSP packages (including health, dental, vision coverage and more!)
• Clear paths for career advancement and opportunities for professional development
• Hands on experience with the latest automation technologies and tools
• The chance to be part of a globally recognized workplace that consistently develops cutting-edge solutions that set industry standards
• A diverse and inclusive atmosphere that provides support for employees from all walks of life

ABOUT CONVERGIX AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS

Convergix Automation Solutions designs, engineers and integrates hardware and software to automate its customers' operations. Convergix specializes in creative, custom solutions and serves customers in a broad range of industries. W