Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor

Simi Valley, United States

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Summary

The Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor will oversee the daily operations of the manufacturing engineering team, ensuring the optimization of production processes, efficient use of resources and knowledge of how to apply automation strategically. The incumbent is a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of manufacturing processes.

Position Responsibilities:

Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of manufacturing engineers and technicians.
Coordinate and assign tasks, ensuring timely completion of projects and adherence to quality standards.
Generates and drives actions from Value Stream Maps to reduce cycle time, waste, variation, and low production yields
Develop, implement, and maintain manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
Utilize Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain and adapt floor plans for current and future state growth plans
Develop plans for current and future company growth plans
Performs Design for Manufacturing, cost, and reliability analysis on new products with the design engineering team
Analyze production data to identify trends, issues, and areas for improvement (DMAIC)
Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and facilitate professional development for team members.
Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate the activities of other personnel
Ensure all manufacturing processes comply with safety regulations, company policies as well as contractual requirements.
Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or similar field is required, with a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
3+ years of experience in a management role, proven experience in a supervisory or a lead type role.
Experience in manufacturing facilities within the aerospace industry.
Experienced with electro-mechanical manufacturing, drawings, procedures and Bill of Materials is required
Strong work ethic, excellent use of discretion and judgment

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies:

Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
Experienced using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Access, Project), MiniTab, Oracle, Agile, and CAD programs (SolidWorks is preferred)
Specific knowledge with aerospace sheet metal fabrication, plastics, composite layups, printed circuit board assembly, mechanical assembly, calibration and testing processes is desired
Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
Focuses on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Physical Demands:

Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment (Constant)
Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

Special Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship required
Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S.

The salary range for this role is:

$102,708 - $145,530

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:

http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits

We also encourage you to review our company website at

http://www.avinc.com

to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or a person approved for an export license from the appropriate governing agency.

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