Outcomes:- Build a strong, lean, and agile nightshift R&D team in support of the Blackbeard program.
- On time delivery of all flight deliverables for 2026
- Staff up for 5/week blackbeard rate by Q1 2027.
Roles and Responsibilities - Manage the majority of nightshift technicians across multiple disciplines at Castelion.
- Hire and develop a team of technicians in support of Castelion LRIP production goals.
- Supervise shop floor activity, including daily schedules and work flow.
- Lead and manage a staff of up to 30 technicians, including performance management.
- Ensure all required skillsets are adequately sourced on the R&D team.
- Maintain tooling and consumable inventory
- Identify and develop training as required from the skills matrix
- Track and execute on deliverables out of the R&D shop.
- Continuous process improvement.
Preferred skills and experience: - 5+ years in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
- Bachelors degree in an associated field.
- 3+ years in a supervisory or lead technician role.
- Intimate knowledge of MES software.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Castelion offers a generous benefits package. Please refer to the bottom of our Careers page for more details.
Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Additional Eligibility Requirements This position may require access to classified information or restricted U.S. Government sites, systems, or information, as determined by the Company and/or applicable U.S. Government requirements. If the position is so designated, your employment in the role may be contingent upon your ability to obtain and maintain the required U.S. Government security clearance or other government authorization, and to satisfy any citizenship or other eligibility requirements imposed by applicable law, regulation, executive order, or government contract requirements. You will be notified if and when such requirements apply.
