Supervisor, Fluids Fabrication Technicians

Responsibilities

• Supervise ST15 fabrication activity, including daily schedules and workflow
• Lead and manage a fabrication and integration staff including all performance management related tasks
• Review work instructions and make change recommendations when needed with the goal of simplifying manufacturing and increasing build rate
• Assess and vet the appropriate skillset needed
• Identify training needs, and develop training programs
• Provide required data and reporting to support departmental metrics and improvement objectives
• Monitor labor hours and overtime, and implement improvement plans and time management with staff
• Accomplish production results by communicating job expectations; plan, monitor, and appraise job results
• Organize, assign and track work/deliverables for the team, ensuring seamless progression through multi-shift work schedules
• Initiate and foster a spirit of cooperation within and between departments
• Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications
• Maintain tooling and consumable supply inventory
• Improve area safety and efficiency through regular auditing and continuous improvement
• Continuously improve processes and employee efficiency, utilization, and productivity

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 4+ years in assembly and production, in aviation, aerospace, or manufacturing
• 2+ years of prior leadership experience leading teams, projects or people

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline
• A&P license
• 10+ years of experience in final assembly and production in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment
• Experience bringing teams and processes from development to production desirable
• Experience with applying lean manufacturing principles, efficiency methods
• Familiarity with Design for Manufacturability, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and failure mode effects analysis
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with Engineering and Production
• Able to adapt to constant changing work assignments and fast paced work environment
• Excellent attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to support and work day shift operations, Monday - Friday
• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends, which varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility required
• Must be able to work at elevated heights
• Must be able to travel for short and extended trips as needed, up to 15%
• Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
• Stand: Up to 6 hours per day
• Sit: Up to 6 hours per day
• Push/Pull: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 15 minutes per day
• Overhead reach: Up to 3 hours per day
• Walk: Up to 6 hours per day
• Lift/Carry: Up to 25lbs. (unassisted) 15 minutes per day
• Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 1 hour per day
• Kneel/Crouch: Up to 6 hours per day
• Upper body twist: Up to 3 hours per day
• Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees 6 hours or greater per day
• Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), operating heavy equipment and machinery, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description
• Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

• 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.

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