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Manager, Gearbox Assembly
Job Location:
Job Location:
Cleveland, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
3 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Manager Gearbox Assembly
Position Summary
Horsburgh and Scott a 140-year leader in gear manufacturing gear drives and repair services is seeking an experienced and results-driven Manager Gearbox Assembly to lead our gearbox assembly operations. This role is responsible for overseeing the complete assembly process for industrial custom-engineered and precision gearboxes while ensuring the highest standards of quality safety efficiency and customer satisfaction.
The ideal candidate combines strong mechanical and technical expertise with proven leadership skills and a commitment to continuous improvement in a precision manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead supervise and mentor gearbox assembly personnel including assemblers and technicians.
- Foster a culture of safety accountability teamwork and continuous improvement.
- Provide training coaching and performance development to enhance team capabilities and productivity.
Assembly Operations Management
- Oversee the complete gearbox assembly process from disassembly through final assembly testing inspection and shipment.
- Coordinate workflow staffing and production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements.
- Ensure assembly activities are performed in accordance with engineering specifications quality standards and manufacturing procedures.
Precision Mechanical Assembly
- Ensure accurate installation and assembly of gears shafts bearings seals housings and lubrication systems.
- Verify adherence to torque specifications alignment procedures bearing preload settings backlash requirements and gear mesh patterns.
- Utilize precision measurement equipment to validate assembly accuracy and product performance.
Quality Assurance & Testing
- Direct functional testing run-off procedures and final quality verification activities.
- Collaborate with Engineering and Quality teams on new product introductions custom gearbox builds and process improvements.
- Investigate and resolve assembly-related quality concerns nonconformances and field returns.
Performance & Continuous Improvement
- Monitor key performance indicators including productivity labor efficiency throughput and on-time delivery.
- Support root cause analysis and corrective action implementation to improve product quality and manufacturing effectiveness.
Compliance & Documentation
- Maintain compliance with ISO quality standards company procedures and safety regulations.
- Review and interpret mechanical drawings assembly instructions and Bills of Material (BOMs).
- Ensure accurate documentation of assembly testing and quality records.
Qualifications
- Proven experience leading assembly operations within a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings engineering specifications and Bills of Material (BOMs).
- Excellent leadership communication organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Technical degree apprenticeship or equivalent hands-on industry experience.
Preferred
- Strong knowledge of gearboxes power transmission or heavy mechanical equipment assembly.
- Thorough understanding of:
- Bearing fits and preload settings
- Shaft alignment techniques
- Backlash adjustments
- Gear mesh pattern evaluation
- Precision measurement tools and inspection methods
- Thorough understanding of:
- Experience in custom-engineered or high-mix medium-volume manufacturing environments.
- Background in precision gear manufacturing or power transmission products.
- Experience with ISO-compliant manufacturing systems.
Why Join Horsburgh and Scott
Join a company with over 140 years of engineering excellence and industry leadership. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by leading a skilled team driving operational excellence and contributing to the production of high-performance custom-engineered gearbox solutions for customers worldwide.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Horsburgh & Scott designs and manufactures large custom gears and gearboxes, and supports them with value-added services to keep your business up and running.
