Outsourcing Assembly Lead

About the Role

The Outsourcing Assembly Lead oversees planning, execution, and delivery of assembled equipment from 3rd Party Assemblers for water treatment projects. You'll manage supplier relationships and ensure compliance with project specifications, schedules, and budgets while working closely with Project Managers, design teams, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead outsourcing activities from bid to delivery
• Oversee and supervise 3rd party supplier performance
• Administer contracts and maintain supplier relationships
• Monitor contract compliance during bid review and RFI/RFQ responses
• Monitor project execution against specifications and applicable codes
• Coordinate quality assurance and quality control activities
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and EHS requirements
• Manage contractor performance on schedule, quality, and safety
• Track project metrics and ensure cost, schedule, and quality standards are met
• Review change order requests and ensure proper documentation
• Report on project performance
• Mentor junior staff on assembly best practices
• Develop project management plans for complex installations
• Communicate with teams to resolve assembly issues

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years managing mechanical and electrical assembly on water treatment or similar industrial projects
• Demonstrated supplier management and oversight experience
• Strong understanding of supplier contracts and project administration
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to supplier sites (10-15%)

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience with fabricated and assembled skids
• Knowledge of water treatment technologies
• SAP experience

Skills

• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems for water treatment
• Project management and supplier oversight
• SAP proficiency
• Fabrication and assembly scheduling expertise
• Strong leadership and communication
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Contractor and stakeholder management
• Attention to detail and organization
• Adaptability in fast-paced environments
• Collaboration and integrity

Work Environment

• Ability to work on active construction sites and supplier locations
• Physical ability to navigate industrial sites
• Potential weekend/evening work as needed
• May work in various weather conditions

Pay

$90,000.00 - $110,000.00 USD annually

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching
• Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement