--- title: 'Assembly Assistant Manager at APPARATUS' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/assembly-assistant-manager-apparatus-red-hook-production-qg1cmq91wttj' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-22' --- # Assembly Assistant Manager at APPARATUS - **Company:** APPARATUS - **Location:** Red Hook Production - **Posted:** 2022-05-11 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-22 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/apparatus/jobs/4513005004 ## Job description ## ASSEMBLY ASSISTANT MANAGER APPARATUS is a New York-based designer and manufacturer of a distinctive catalog of high-end, high-touch lighting, furniture and objects. We produce both in-house and with the support of high-quality external partners; our catalog is sold globally. This role supports day-to-day assembly operations, contributing to production quality, team development, and workflow execution in alignment with APPARATUS standards of craft and excellence. ## RESPONSIBILITIES Production Operations and Quality - Support assembly operations to meet production and launch commitments; schedule and manage work orders with real-time system updates. - Monitor production reports; understand and act on key performance metrics. - Perform precision wiring, assembly, operational and electrical high voltage functional testing according to work instructions; prepare products as needed. - Maintain expert-level aesthetic and functional understanding of all active collections, components, and quality parameters. - Perform quality control inspections; conduct root cause analysis from discovery through corrective action. ## Team Leadership and Development - Train and mentor team members; set the standard for best practices and continuous improvement. - Lead by example; promote safety, skill-building, and excellence in productivity and quality. - Ensure compliance with company and regulatory safety requirements; support training. Cross-Functional Partnership - Collaborate with Product on design and development initiatives; provide technical guidance to Sales and Client Services. - Support physical inventory audits and cross-functional projects as needed. - Foster productive working relationships. Operations and Standards - Implement and maintain accurate SOPs, work instructions and engineering changes. - Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace in compliance with regulatory and company policies when working with live electricity, power tools, and hazardous materials. - Perform equipment maintenance and inspections; support department opening and closing duties. ## QUALIFICATIONS - 2 years in a comparable manufacturing role with high-quality products. - Electrical manufacturing knowledge and material familiarity with metal, glass, porcelain, and leather. Experience in high-quality lighting or furniture strongly preferred. - Preferred qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with Industrial Design or Engineering concentration. Software: project workflow, 3D modeling and/or ERP. ## SKILLS - Solid understanding of production operations, dependencies, and process impacts. - Expert-level assembly, wiring, and live electrical testing; trained in 120V/240V safety protocols, QC methodology, and care and handling standards. - Highly skilled manual dexterity; proficient with hand tools and electrical testing equipment. - Ability to perceive color and texture; detailed and developed aesthetic sensibility. - Qualified to read and interpret manufacturing drawings and specifications. - Strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills; able to motivate, coach, and give effective feedback. - Analytical problem-solver; proficient with production systems and recordkeeping. - Adaptable, solutions-oriented, and trustworthy with confidential information. - Physical: routinely lifts up to 50 lbs, works standing, reaches overhead, climbs ladders; compliant with electrical, PPE and hazardous material safety policies. ## WORK SCHEDULE - Full-time, on-site: Monday–Friday between 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. - Extended hours and weekend availability as needed. ## PERFORMANCE REVIEW AND CHECK-INS SCHEDULE - Regular check-ins. - Annual performance review. This is a full-time position with competitive compensation and benefits. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Position is based in our Red Hook, Brooklyn factory. Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. ## About APPARATUS ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: APPARATUS is a New York-based interdisciplinary design studio that creates lighting, furniture, and objects, blending modernist principles with handcrafted luxury. - **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held) - **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States - **Founded**: 2012 - **Founders**: Gabriel Hendifar and Jeremy Anderson ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Luxury design, furniture and lighting manufacturing, retail (classified as Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry on LinkedIn). - **Target customers**: B2C (luxury consumers, interior designers) and B2B (architects, hospitality, commercial projects). - **Mission/purpose**: “Objects are accessories to the human experience and enrich the way we live.” The studio follows the modernist principle of *Gesamtkunstwerk* (total work of art), where each collection creates a holistic world. ## Products & Services - **Lighting**: Hand-patinated brass fixtures combined with materials like marble, suede, horsehair, lacquer, and porcelain. Made in the studio’s dedicated New York factory. - **Furniture**: Chairs, tables, and other pieces that balance mechanization with handcraft. - **Objects**: Decorative accessories that complete the studio’s vision. - **Interior Design**: Full-service interior design for residential and commercial spaces, staffed by an in-house interiors team. - **Galleries**: Showrooms in New York (124 W 30th St), Los Angeles, and London that communicate the studio’s design ethos. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not disclosed (private company). - **Estimated Revenue**: USD 5,000,000 – 25,000,000 per year (LinkedIn estimate). - **Employees**: 53 as of 2026, with year-over-year growth of +6.7% (LinkedIn). - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly listed; the company is independently owned. - **Growth Signals**: LinkedIn follower growth of +21.6% year-over-year; active hiring in product design, interiors, manufacturing, and sales; expansion of galleries (London opened in recent years). ## Competitive Advantages - **Artistic direction**: CEO and Artistic Director Gabriel Hendifar drives a singular vision that is rare in the luxury design space. - **In-house manufacturing**: A dedicated factory in Brooklyn, New York, allows close control over craftsmanship and material quality. - **Handcrafted luxury**: Each piece emphasizes the human hand, using hand-patinated brass and sensual materials, creating a distinct aesthetic that is difficult to replicate. - **Strong brand identity**: The “total work of art” approach and high-end gallery presence in three major cities create a compelling brand story. ## Strategic Focus - **Growth**: Continued expansion of the gallery network and product categories. - **Talent acquisition**: Currently hiring for Senior Product Designer, Interior Designer, Finishing Manager, and Client Manager (London), indicating a focus on scaling design, production, and sales teams. - **Craft & quality**: Maintaining the balance between mechanization and hand-made perfection while growing production. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: The company describes itself as “distinguished by a rare blend of courtesy and intellectual energy.” Employee reviews (3.2/5 overall) highlight compensation (3.8) and culture (3.6) as strengths, though work-life balance (3.1) and career growth (3.1) are areas for improvement. - **Work Environment**: Hands-on roles in manufacturing (Red Hook, Brooklyn) and design-forward roles in the New York studio; also opportunities in Los Angeles and London. - **Notable Perks**: Not explicitly listed, but the company offers a creative, collaborative environment focused on high-end craftsmanship. - **Engineering/Design Culture**: Emphasis on small-studio craftsmanship, prototyping, and material exploration. The studio values “life experience and inspired ideas” in candidates. ## Sources 1. [apparatusstudio.com – About](https://apparatusstudio.com/pages/about) 2. [apparatusstudio.com – Careers](https://apparatusstudio.com/pages/careers) 3. [greenhouse.io – Jobs at APPARATUS](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/apparatus) 4. 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