NPI Production Supervisor - Dayshift
Core
Lead day-to-day manufacturing execution for new drone products from engineering builds through low-rate initial production (LRIP) and ramp to sustained operations.
Role type
Senior IC NPI Production Supervisor
Builds
New drone products (autonomous flight systems) for utility inspectors, first responders, and defense applications
Domain
Aerospace/Defense Robotics & Hardware Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
NPI execution, production scheduling, shop-floor leadership, constraint resolution, KPI analysis, cross-functional collaboration, process validation, root-cause analysis, 5S practices, line balancing, operator training
Preferred skills
Aerospace/defense/robotics hardware experience, AS9100/Lean manufacturing knowledge, ERP/MES systems proficiency, transition from pilot to volume production
Technologies
ERP/MRP, MES, production scheduling systems, FAA Part 107 certification
Responsibilities
Lead production execution for prototypes, pilot runs, and LRIP; Develop and execute build plans aligned with engineering milestones; Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to validate processes and tooling; Provide direct floor leadership for technicians and operators; Track and communicate KPIs including yield, cycle time, and labor efficiency; Resolve constraints involving labor, materials, equipment, and processes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC