Production Supervisor (2nd Shift)

We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations supporting the build of composite airframe structures and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) . This role is responsible for supervising technicians, driving execution to the production schedule, and ensuring all work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with engineering, quality, and configuration control requirements.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with experience in aerospace manufacturing environments involving composite fabrication, structural assembly, and final integration of flight hardware. This person must be capable of balancing schedule, quality, and safety while maintaining strict process discipline across airframe production and UAS assembly operations . The Production Supervisor will play a critical role in scaling production capacity, developing frontline talent, and delivering reliable hardware ready for test and deployment.

Lead daily production activities across composite fabrication, airframe assembly, subassembly integration, avionics, and final vehicle build operations

Supervise, coach, and develop technicians and lead technicians to ensure strong technical execution, accountability, and continuous growth

Drive daily attainment to production schedules while balancing labor, tooling, material readiness, cure cycles, inspection hold points, and downstream integration needs

Ensure all work is performed in accordance with released work instructions, engineering drawings, specifications, and other controlled documentation

Maintain compliance with configuration control, product traceability, and manufacturing record

for flight hardware

Support integration of airframe, mechanical, and mission-system hardware into unmanned aircraft platforms in accordance with build plans and quality standards

Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, and Test teams to resolve production constraints and maintain build flow

Ensure compliance with workmanship standards, dimensional requirements, and inspection criteria throughout fabrication, assembly, and vehicle integration

Enforce safe work practices including PPE use, hazardous material handling, FOD prevention, and compliance with EHS procedures

Maintain high standards for 5S, tool accountability, equipment readiness, calibration compliance, and organized work areas

Identify recurring manufacturing issues and drive corrective and preventive actions to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance

3-5 years of experience in aerospace, defense, aviation, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments

2+ years of experience in a leadership role such as Production Supervisor or equivalent shop-floor team leadership position

Experience supporting composite fabrication, structural assembly, mechanical integration, or final assembly in an aerospace production environment

Experience with GD&T, ASME Y14.5, and AS9100 / ISO9001 quality standards.

Experience with manufacturing software systems (e.g., JIRA, ERP/MRP, MES, PLM).

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, bills of material, assembly documentation, and workmanship standards

Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate effectively across production, engineering, quality, planning, and program teams

Ability to work extended hours or alternate shifts as needed to support production schedules

Experience supporting new product introduction, low-rate initial production, or production ramp in unmanned or flight vehicle programs

Knowledge of configuration management, nonconformance reporting, RCCA, and traceability

for aerospace hardware

Familiarity with AS9100 or similar aerospace quality management systems

Experience leading teams in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment

Strong understanding of production flow across fabrication, assembly, inspection, and test interfaces

Experience implementing lean manufacturing, 5S, visual management, and continuous improvement practices in a production setting

Additional

• ✓Available to work extended hours and weekends as needed

ITAR

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .

Pay Range

$110,000 — $140,000 USD