Manufacturing Supervisor - 1092
Core
Daily management, safety, and operational effectiveness of lab spaces, rapid prototyping, machine shop, and inspection to enable efficient product development and manufacturing readiness.
Role type
Manufacturing Supervisor
Builds
Research, development, prototype builds, and manufacturing scale-up activities
Domain
Manufacturing, prototyping, laboratory operations
Required skills
Coordination of machine shop and lab functions, safety compliance, equipment calibration and maintenance, inspection management, 5S implementation, continuous improvement, supervising technicians and machinists
Preferred skills
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, experience in aerospace/defense/semiconductor/photonics, CNC machining, additive manufacturing, metrology, Lean Six Sigma, ISO 9001/AS9100 knowledge
Technologies
CNC machining, additive manufacturing, metrology systems, inspection tools
Responsibilities
Coordinate workload across machine shop, prototype fabrication, inspection, and laboratory support; oversee laboratory operations, equipment utilization, safety compliance, and housekeeping; establish standards for equipment calibration, maintenance, and user training; drive improvements in machining efficiency, throughput, and capacity planning; partner with engineering to optimize designs for manufacturability; supervise, coach, and develop technicians, machinists, and inspectors; lead Gemba walks and continuous improvement projects; promote safety culture and ensure regulatory compliance
Seniority
Mid-level Supervisor