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As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will play a meaningful role in ensuring efficient production processes, upholding safety and quality standards, and leading a diverse team of production workers. This individual will exemplify strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and has experience in a manufacturing environment.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

• Location:This position is 100% on-site at our motion control manufacturing facility in Longmont, Colorado.

• Remote or hybrid work is not available for this role.
  

• Relocation:Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

• Travel:Domestic travel of10% or lessshould be expected.

• Shift: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

• Carry out safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe and healthy working environment for all employees.

• Supervise a team of electromechanical and mechanical technicians operating in a high-mix, low-volume production environment.

• Establish and maintain a flexible, cross-trained workforce to support accurate completion of production requirements.

• Coordinate with upstream functions (planning, engineering, supply chain) to ensure a sufficient backlog of jobs to maintain cell efficiency.

• Provide feedback to leadership and engineering teams to drive continuous process improvements.

• Oversee recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes to ensure optimal staffing levels and proactively address workforce gaps.

• Supervise technician workmanship certifications and schedule required training with internal and external trainers.

• Advise Human Resources and the Production Manager on corrective actions; conduct employee counseling sessions to address non-compliance issues.

• Ensure effective on-the-job training for direct employees and contract workers.

• Monitor tool calibration status and collaborate with the Quality team to ensure schedules align with build needs.

• Participate and lead Production-focused Gemba walks.

• Utilize our ERP system to access and manage production related activities.

• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to resolve quality issues and implement effective corrective actions.

• Lead all aspects of accurate storage and handling of materials and finished goods.

• Perform other duties as required to support production and business needs.

• 3+ years of validated expertise in a supervisory role within a high mix, low volume manufacturing environment.

• Associate's degree in a technical field or business-related discipline.

• Prior experience working experience in space, aerospace, or medical device manufacturing environments.

• Strong leadership and team management skills.

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Familiarity with ERP systems and production planning software.

• Familiarity with Gemba walk methodology and continuous improvement practices.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, engineering, business, or a related field preferred.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies.

Base Pay Range for:

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Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.