Assembly Engineer

The Assembly Engineer is dedicated to the Assembly department. This role designs and optimizes how Allied Maker fixtures are put together, ensures every assembler is trained to the right method, documents every meaningful change, and holds the line on UL compliance in both assembly and QC. The Assembly Engineer is the person who walks the bench every day, improves the work, and makes craft and consistency compatible at scale.
Key Responsibilities

Assembly Methods & Optimization

• Study and optimize assembly methodsacross the fixture portfolio: sequence of operations, fixturing, tools, takt, and ergonomics.
• Design and build bench fixtures, jigs, and tooling that make quality easier and throughput higher.
• Drive continuous-improvement initiatives (Lean/Kaizen) to reduce cycle time, rework, and ergonomic risk without losing the hand-crafted feel.

• Own the library of assembly work instructions (clear, illustrated, and current) for every fixture.
• Drive disciplined change control so that improvements and corrections are documented and rolled out cleanly.

• Build and maintain a structured training program for assemblers, including onboarding, cross-training, and certification for critical operations.
• Coach assemblers on new methods and verify competency when standards change.
• Support new-product introductions with pilot builds and first-article training.

• Maintain compliance with applicable UL standards (e.g., UL 1598, UL 8750) in assembly operations and in final QC inspection.
• Serve as the primary internal point of contact for UL files, construction details, and field evaluations when required.
• Partner with the Quality Control Engineer to ensure final inspection reliably catches anything that would compromise UL listing or customer quality.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 3-5 years of manufacturing or assembly engineering experience in a discrete-manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience authoring work instructions, building fixtures, and running structured training.
• Working knowledge of UL standards for lighting (UL 1598 / UL 8750) or comparable safety-listed products.
• Strong Lean/CI toolkit (5S, standard work, value-stream thinking, 5-Why/8D).
• A people-first posture: the ability to teach, coach, and earn trust with experienced assemblers.

• Direct experience with UL lighting compliance, including maintenance of UL files.
• CAD skills (Fusion or similar) for fixture design.
• Prior work in lighting, luxury goods, or custom furniture manufacturing.
• Lean / Six Sigma certification.

• Base salary range: $85,000 - $110,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
• Discretionary annual performance bonus.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance; employee assistance program.
• Safety shoes and prescription safety eyewear allowance for shop-facing roles.
• Employee discount on Allied Maker products.

• On-site at the Glen Cove, NY workshop; significant daily time on the assembly floor with additional time at a desk for documentation and design.
• Active shop-floor environment; safety glasses and closed-toe footwear required in designated areas.
• Requires standing and walking for extended periods and occasional lifting up to 40 lbs when handling fixtures or tooling.