A non-profit organization that promotes bilateral trade and economic development between Maryland and Israel is seeking a Production & Quality Control Manager to oversee all assembly and quality assurance activities within the system.This role ensures that products — including rugged control systems, cable assemblies, and electronic modules — are built, inspected, and tested according to  standards and international quality requirements. The ideal candidate combines strong technical understanding of electronics and mechanical assemblies with hands-on experience in managing small production teams and implementing QA procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and supervise daily assembly operations.
• Ensure compliance with IPC/WHMA-A-620/610, MIL-STD-810, and NTI internal quality procedures.
• Lead all incoming, in-process, and final inspections.
• Prepare and maintain FAI reports, test documentation, and photo records.
• Manage production schedules, priorities, and workload of assembly technicians.
• Identify and resolve quality issues, implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Calibrate and maintain testing and measuring equipment.
• Communicate with the R&D team regarding technical changes, BOM updates, and test standards.
• Support training of new assembly staff on production and inspection procedures.
• Maintain ESD control, cleanliness, and workplace organization.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Electronics, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in electronics manufacturing or assembly management.
• Proven background in QA/QC and production supervision within small to medium manufacturing environments.
• Experience with FAI, IPC/WHMA-A-620, ISO 9001, or MIL-STD standards is a strong advantage.

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of soldering standards, cable assembly processes, and functional testing.
• Familiarity with test equipment: multimeters, power supplies, environmental chambers, etc.
• Proficiency in reading technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and BOMs.
• Ability to create and manage production documentation and traceability systems.

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and organizational abilities.
• Detail-oriented, methodical, and proactive in problem solving.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Capable of coordinating between production, logistics, and engineering teams.

Schedule:  Full-time

Zip code: Hagerstown area

Job ID: #69286PQM