Production Supervisor – R&D (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Production Supervisor – R&D (Aerospace): Scaling manufacturing capacity to produce long-range precision strike Blackbeard missile with an accent on hands-on technical leadership and collaborative operations. Focus on hiring/developing technicians, supervising shop floor workflows, and executing deliverables in ambiguous fast-paced environments.

Location: Onsite US (ITAR: must be U.S. citizen/national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee; may require security clearance)

Company

Early-stage defense company rapidly developing advanced missile systems for real-world impact.

What you will do

• Hire and develop a team of technicians to support LRIP production goals.
• Supervise shop floor activity, daily schedules, and workflow for up to 30 technicians.
• Manage performance, source required skillsets, and maintain tooling/consumable inventory.
• Develop training based on skills matrix and track R&D shop deliverables.
• Drive continuous process improvement in aerospace hardware manufacturing.

Requirements

• ITAR eligibility: U.S. citizen/national, green card holder, refugee, or asylee
• High School Diploma
• 3+ years leadership experience in aerospace manufacturing
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Nice to have

• 5+ years in aerospace manufacturing
• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 3+ years in supervisory/lead technician role
• Intimate knowledge of MES software

Culture & Benefits

• Meaningful equity for full-time employees
• 4 weeks PTO + 10 company holidays + paid parental leave (up to 10 weeks)
• 100% employee medical coverage, 90% dental/vision, FSA/HSA, 401k
• Catered meals, unlimited snacks/drinks, $100 monthly fitness stipend, EV charging