UAS Production Supervisor

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Job Description:

At Airbus, we don’t just build aircraft—we shape the future of flight. We are seeking a high-energy, results-driven UAS Production Supervisor to step onto our manufacturing floor and lead a talented team of up to 35 technicians across composite, mechanical, electrical, and propulsion assembly operations.

Reporting directly to the Head of Manufacturing, you will be the driving force behind our daily operational success. You will balance a culture of uncompromising safety and quality (AS9100/OSHA) with the strategic workflow coordination needed to hit critical delivery milestones. If you are a collaborative leader who thrives in an active production environment, knows how to utilize Lean principles to optimize efficiency, and takes pride in developing team talent, we want you on our launchpad.

Meet the Team:
The Airbus Helicopters Flexrotor Program offers one of the most sophisticated small tactical unmanned aerial systems (STUAS) with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL). It can be used day or night by US and allied forces for a diverse range of intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) on land and at sea.
 

Your Working Environment:
Nestled in the heart of the spectacular Columbia River Gorge in Bingen, WA, our workplace offers innovation and the ability to contribute to game-changing solutions while enjoying the flexibility to spread your wings. Whether it's solving complex challenges, or celebrating victories, you’ll be part of a cohesive crew that thrives on innovation and the beauty that the Northwest has to offer!
 

How We Care for You:

• Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)

• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.

• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.

Your Challenges:

Production Management & Shop Supervision: (55%)

• Supervise technicians and production employees across composite, mechanical, electrical, propulsion and final assembly operations.

• Ensure employees have proper tools, materials, data, documentation, and work instructions.

• Ensure employees are compliant to AS9100, OSHA, 5S and other company and regulatory requirements.

• Monitor production hours and ensure adherence to time charging / cost policy.

• Delegate work to Leads and technicians as required.

• Coordinate and organize tasks / workflow /staffing to meet schedule goals and milestones.

• Provide aircraft status as required.

• Perform other supervisory and management functions as required.

Training, Coaching & Employee Development (15%)

• Train and mentor technicians in proper procedures.

• Maintain skill matrices and training plans.

• Conduct ongoing performance management tasks.

• Monitor employee performance and implement improvement plans or deliver c