Assembly & Test Manager

Manufacturing Edwards US – United States Buffalo, NY Edwards Genesee location address: 6685 Crosby Rd Basom, NY 14013 Salary Range: $89,590 - $111,990 Your role 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: Manage and administer staff with particular emphasis on the correct composition and headcount within the team, motivation and morale of employees, personal development, and where appropriate career aspirations of each member of the team.

Ensure regular communications with all employees are maintained in line with the Company and the Operation functions strategy to foster upward communication. Continue to develop a team culture which is customer focused with a primary emphasis upon improved flexibility of operations. Achieve agreed due date, quality, Health & Safety, housekeeping, cost reduction and new product introduction targets.

Develop and promote the application of the continuous improvement process as a means of effective productivity improvement and as a method by which employee involvement in problem solving is increased. Implement adequate and visible measures linked to continuous improvement. To succeed, you will need The ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employees or others.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Experience requirements: 5 years of managerial experience. Experience managing and motivating teams; including leading quality and other improvement projects.

Lean Management experience and/or Six Sigma. Experience facilitating and leading continuous improvement activities. Experience in problem solving.

Experience leading large groups. KPI creation and execution. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Physical Demands This role involves a mix of desk‑based engineering tasks, on‑site inspections, and interaction with manufacturing processes, requiring moderate physical activity in varied environments. Sitting/Stationary Positioning: Seated approximately 40‑50% of the time for tasks such as designing, analyzing data, or using computer‑aided design software.

Hand and Finger Use/Dexterity: Using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls occasionally to moderately (30‑40% of the time). Manual dexterity and arm‑hand steadiness needed for tasks such as sketching, operating computers, or handling small tools; near vision required for detailed drawings or screens. Standing/Walking: Traverses moderate distances or remains in an upright position frequently (30‑40% of the time) to inspect production lines, collaborate with teams, or evaluate equipment on the shop floor.

Moving Objects/Lifting/Carrying: Occasionally moves, transports, or positions objects weighing up to 20 pounds during inspections or testing; requires minimal to moderate exertion for pushing or pulling equipment. Bending/Twisting/Reaching: Positions self by bending, twisting, or stretching the body occasionally (20‑30% of the time) to access equipment, inspect machinery, or reach workstations; moderate flexibility needed. Repetitive Motions: Performs repetitive actions occasionally (20‑30% of the time), such as typing or adjusting equipment, requiring sustained focus but minimal stamina compared to manual labor roles.

Other Environmental Factors: Frequently exposed to moderate noise levels (e.g., machinery, production environments) and occasionally to contaminants or hazardous equipment (20‑30% of the time); may wear protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses, hard hats, or hearing protection) when on the shop floor (30‑50% of the time); works in both office and manufacturing settings with constant interaction with others. Benefits Summary Annual Variable Compensation Bonus, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company Match, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Paid Floating Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, Training and Development, Parental Leave, Disability Benefits, Life and AD&D Insurance. What you can expect from us: Excellent working conditions and benefits.

Part of the Atlas Copco Group with a wide‑reaching internal job market. Work in a global, diverse and dynamic environment. We look for internal candidates before checking the market and have training and development programs.

Friendly, family‑like atmosphere. Opportunities to be creative and promote your own ideas. Every day brings new challenges and new things to learn.

We're an Equal Opportunity Employer Edwards Company considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws. No person shall be denied the equal protection of the laws of this state or any subdivision thereof. No person shall, because of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, creed, religion, or sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes, and reproductive healthcare and autonomy, be subjected to any discrimination in their civil rights by any other person or by any firm, corporation, or institution, or by the state or any agency or subdivision of the state, pursuant to law. #J-18808-Ljbffr