General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Production/Assembly Supervisor II

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc • $95K — $115K *
Poway, CA 92064In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 9+ years of relevant technical experience, or equivalent experience accepted.
  • Extensive technical understanding of cable harness production and assembly.
  • Strong organizational skills for workload and staff coordination.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD secret clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise assembly and technical teams through production and prototype design cycles.
  • Troubleshoot and repair automated cable harness test equipment to ensure operational continuity.
  • Oversee design and building of tooling for production and engineering prototypes.
  • Analyze work orders and blueprints for material and operational requirements in production.
  • Monitor supply and usage of production materials; reorder as necessary to avoid shortages.
  • Recommend improvements in production methods, quality, and equipment performance.
  • Interface with vendors to stay informed about new products and services.

Benefits

  • Access to continuous professional development and training opportunities.
  • Involvement in significant engineering projects with tangible outputs.
  • Opportunity for hands-on leadership within an engineering team.
  • Engagement with advanced technology and processes in the cable assembly field.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

This position reports to a manager in an engineering environment and is responsible for implementing work activities and maintaining schedules for a cable assembly manufacturing area. Also works with engineering staff to implement concept and prototype cable designs as well as coordinating day-to-day activities of the production process under the direction of the manager, including personnel supervision, work assignments, and coordination of the product flow through the production phase. Requires complete familiarity with and understanding of the general aspects and technical phases of the job. Interprets and executes policies and procedures and recommends modifications to operating policies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Supervises assemblers and technicians in an engineering environment through all phases of production and engineering prototype/concept design cycles in accordance with established schedules. Offers guidance and coaching to manufacturing personnel. Works with engineering staff to implement technical designs and concepts.
  • In-depth understanding of automated cable harness test equipment. Ability to troubleshoot and repair test equipment for continuous operations.
  • Oversees the design and building of tooling needed for the production process as well as engineering concept and prototyping needs.
  • Examines defective equipment to determine cause of malfunction and reports need for repairs. Assists test department with expeditious turnaround of repairs as required. Assists engineering staff to resolve design and documentation issues. Interfaces with planning personnel in the generation of process flows, as well as with quality assurance personnel.
  • Analyzes work orders and blueprints to determine information such as material to be used, type of operations, and sequence of operations required. Monitors usage and supply of all production materials and tooling; reorders when necessary. Interfaces with production control to help prevent material and equipment shortages.
  • Formulates and recommends plans, policies, procedures and schedules for the section. Seeks methods to improve product quality, repeatability and efficiency. Schedules and coordinates work assignments. Ensures accurate time charging. Inspects work in progress and finished products.
  • Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product. Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of the departments.
  • Implements configuration changes in the product and supports field upgrades and operations.
  • Interfaces with outside vendors and sales representatives to stay current on new products and services.
  • Participates in hiring, promoting, and training subordinate employees. Assigns, directs and reviews their work.
  • Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
  • Expected to work and lead the workplace in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
  • Additional Functions Other duties as assigned or required.

Job Qualifications

  • Typically requires a bachelor's degree and nine or more years of progressive professional experience in a related technical field. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
  • Must demonstrate an extensive technical understanding of cable harness production and assembly concepts and practices, with the ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate workloads and staff to meet established milestones.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD secret clearance is required.

About General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leading designer and manufacturer of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems, including the Predator® RPA series and the Lynx® Multi-mode Radar. GA-ASI provides long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integrated sensor and data link systems required to deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike capabilities. The company is headquartered in Poway, California, and has additional offices and facilities around the world.
Learn more about General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc
Size
14,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1955
* Ladders Estimates

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