Prototype Supervisor Job Summary:A Prototype Supervisor will support and guide manufacturing operations by coordinating team activities, ensuring production efficiency, assembling components, and upholding quality and safety standards. This is aworking leadposition, combining hands-on Prototype and Pre-Production responsibilities with team leadership and oversight. The ideal candidate willdemonstratestrong technical skills, leadership capability, and the ability to drive team performance in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Responsibilities and Duties: - Lead a small cross-functional team of Engineering Technicians, providing hands-on daily support to develop and mentor team members.
- Host daily stand-up meetings to ensure goals are communicated clearly to technician team
- Daily reporting of manufacturing status and goals to key stakeholders, including Program Management and Prototype Manager
- Work with Prototype Manager and Program Manager to schedule overtime as required to ensure program needs are met
- Conduct annual performance reviews for direct reports.
- Approve timecards and ensure compliance with break and lunch regulations.
- Partner with HR to manage employee performance, including disciplinary actions and recognition programs.
- Awareness and ownership of build schedule and product completion status throughout lifecycle
- Ensure team has necessary raw materials, tools, consumables, and equipment to meet daily deliverables.
- Track training and skill development within the team tomaintainrequired levels of skillset redundancy across programs.
- Identify and escalate roadblocks, production or material issues, acting as a liaison between the Engineering Technicians, Prototype Manager, Engineering Build Manager and the Program Manager.
- Work with Prototype Manager to escalate Engineering Technician resource needs across projects to ensure schedule adherence
- Ensure team follows written work instructions to assemble and document thebuildof each assembly, following AS9100 standards and Project requirements
- Help create and review update process specific builddocumentation and provide engineering feedback to ensure future manufacturability of assemblies
- Ensure team adheres to safety requirements and promote a safety-first culture
- Support engineering with Prototype and Pre-LRIP manufacturing redlines and updates to technical drawings and provide design feedback as required
- Lead by example, promote and maintain a culture of trust and respect for all ESAero employees
- Support other functions of the company depending on skills, workload and prioritization
Required Qualifications and Skills: - 5+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent.
- Proven track record leading cross functional teams, resource allocation and management
- Strong technical aptitude, includingproficiencyin wiring, soldering, parts fabrication, and assembly.
- Ability to interpret and follow written instructions, schematics, and technical documentation.
- Strong collaboration skills with the ability toremain calm andprofessional in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks and work with minimal supervision.
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and ability to meet daily manufacturing goals.
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to work onsite asrequired.
DesiredQualifications and Skills: - 6-10+ years of industry experience, including leading small manufacturing teams
- 6-10+ years of experience in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturingenvironment
- Experienceoperatingin an ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality environment
- Excellent aptitude for critical thinking and problem solving, with a strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills with an ability to collaborate and remain professional in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks and work with minimal supervision.
- Excellent work ethic and attendance
- Ability to flex work schedule and support overtime to accommodate project needs
- Technical writing experience
Comprehensive Benefits & Perks:
- Health & Wellness:Choose from three health, dental, and vision plans - including a100% employer-paid optioncovering both employees and their families.
- Paid Time Off:Enjoy120 hours of PTO, 80 hoursaccruedplus anadditional40 hours of holiday break payin addition to Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day off.
- Life Insurance:$25,000 employer-paid life insurance policy, with theoptiontopurchaseadditionalcoverage for employees and their families.
- Supplemental Coverage:Access optional benefits such as Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness with Skin Cancer coverage.
- Health Savings Account (HSA):Take advantage of a tax-advantaged HSA to manage medical expenses.
- Retirement Savings:401(k) with a company matchto support your financial future.
- Paid Holidays:Enjoy 9paid holidays throughout the year.
- Work Environment:A casual dress code, complimentary snacks,and a welcoming company culture.
- Ideal Location:Work in an area that offers an outstanding quality of life -a perfect place to live, work, and play!
**This position is fully on-site at ESAero in San Luis Obispo, CA**
Hiring Range:$80k-94k Salary/Exempt
