Job Title: Assembly Line Supervisor
Location: Wilmington, MA
Duration: 6 Months with possible extension/conversion
 
Position Summary
This role is responsible for supporting day-to-day electromechanical assembly operations, coordinating workflow, and helping ensure production targets are met safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate brings hands-on manufacturing experience and thrives in a fast-paced, evolving production environment.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily assembly activities, ensuring work is completed on time, to specification, and in compliance with quality standards.
• Coordinate workflow and prioritize assembly tasks based on production schedules.
• Read, interpret, and communicate engineering drawings, work instructions, and assembly procedures to the team.
• Monitor production progress and proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks or issues.
• Follow and promote safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment.
• Provide hands-on support and technical guidance to assembly personnel as needed.
• Communicate production status, quality concerns, and escalations to management in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to resolve technical or material issues.
• Track and report on key production metrics including output, quality, and on-time delivery.

 
Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supervising manufacturing operations in pilot operation environment.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in electromechanical assembly, manufacturing, or production environments.
• Experience supporting manufacturing lines operation.
• Demonstrated leadership on the production floor and fluency in manufacturing language and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and assembly procedures.
• Strong communication skills — ability to clearly communicate priorities, deliver feedback, and escalate issues.
• Comfort working in a dynamic environment where priorities shift frequently.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

 Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in manufacturing technology, engineering technology, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in prototype, low-rate, or pre-production manufacturing environments.
• Experience with actuator, motor, or electromechanical product assembly.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles: 5S, visual management, standard work, kaizen.
• Track record of contributing to quality and safety improvements on a production floor.
• Experience in robotics, aerospace, automotive, or defense manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions under time pressure.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Production/manufacturing floor environment.
• Requires standing and walking for extended periods (8+ hours).
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted.
• May require use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as dictated by site safety requirements.

About This Opportunity
This is a temporary assignment supporting critical production operations. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-impact manufacturing team and may provide exposure to cutting-edge electromechanical products and processes.
  
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws.This position's pay range is $26.00/hr - $32.00/hr.