Engineering Documentation & Assembly Files Team Lead

Amarel is seeking an experienced Team Lead for a diverse and dynamic role combining team management, customer management, innovation and technology leadership, alongside hands-on engineering documentation work.

The position includes direct and professional management of two teams, responsibility for ongoing customer interfaces and delivery, and leading technological and process improvements. Approximately 30% of the role is dedicated to hands-on work in engineering documentation, assembly files, work instructions, and 3D modeling.

The position is ideal for an experienced professional with a strong background in engineering and manufacturing environments, proven leadership capabilities, customer-facing experience, and the ability to combine people and process management with hands-on technical work.

Job Description:

• Directly manage and professionally lead two teams: a BUILD team and an NPI Supplier team.
• Manage employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, training, mentoring, feedback, retention, and professional development.
• Lead the onboarding, training, and professional development of new team members.
• Manage ongoing customer activities, including status updates, reporting, identifying gaps and risks, and driving solutions.
• Conduct performance and feedback discussions and develop professional training plans for team members.
• Monitor team performance, productivity, quality, and efficiency metrics.
• Perform quality reviews and provide professional approval of engineering deliverables.
• Lead innovation and technology initiatives in collaboration with Amarel's Technology Department and the Assembly Files professional community.
• Identify challenges and professional needs from the field, develop solutions, and drive required developments into the department's technology roadmap.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, R&D and Manufacturing Engineers, Configuration Managers, and technical content experts.
• Identify professional and operational bottlenecks and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage ongoing status reviews with technology and customer stakeholders and present key updates, risks, and challenges to management.
• Perform hands-on engineering documentation work, including assembly files and related engineering deliverables, for approximately 30% of the role.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of experience in an engineering, industrial, or manufacturing environment.
• At least 3 years of experience developing assembly files, work instructions, or engineering documentation.
• Proven experience in employee management or significant professional/technical leadership.
• Experience in a customer-facing role.
• Hands-on experience working with 3D models.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, product structures, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Understanding of assembly, manufacturing, and maintenance processes.
• Experience working with engineers, manufacturing teams, and technical content experts.
• Strong planning, prioritization, monitoring, and people-management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and motivate employees.
• High-level Hebrew and English proficiency.