Production Supervisor - Module Assembly (Weekend Shift)

Join a team where your impact reaches beyond the stars! At Terran Orbital, you’re not just part of the system – you’re a vital force propelling our mission forward. As trailblazers in satellite manufacturing and aerospace innovation, we shatter boundaries daily to deliver groundbreaking solutions that power our nation’s defense and commercial missions. We are a unique, fast growing, and trusted team dedicated to swiftly and efficiently designing, building, launching, and operating state of the art satellites for advanced mission constellations. If you’re driven by purpose, inspired by challenges, and ready to leave your mark on the universe, you’ll find a home and endless opportunities for growth here. Together, let’s redefine what is possible in orbit and beyond!

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to join our growing team. Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor will work within a multidisciplinary team to build, test, and maintain a variety of complex hardware assemblies.

This role is on our Weekend shift (Friday - Sunday) from 6:00AM - 7:00PM

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a high-performing team of skilled assembly and test technicians
• Properly execute production needs within weekly-monthly goals
• An understanding of aerospace manufacturing practices
• Manage Modules build and test production schedules
• Propose and incorporate continuous improvements for product quality, cost, and throughput
• Identify documentation, root cause, and corrective action of build and test anomalies
• Assure maximum lab equipment uptime by identifying issues early and coordinating calibration, repair, and maintenance
• Ensure appropriate inventory levels and notify the supply chain when stock needs replenishment to ensure on-time delivery of goods
• Track and categorize all costs related to production
• Perform strategic hiring to grow the current team to meet future production goals, and evaluate the teams’ skills and talents against Company needs
• Develop, maintain, and communicate production metrics
• Coach team members on best practices to ensure the quality, efficiency, and throughput of spacecraft modules
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 5 years’ experience as a project lead or project manager with a demonstrated reputation for delivering unique, high-complexity systems
• 3 years of supervisory experience in a hands-on workforce in a high-reliability industry
• Able to interface seamlessly with all levels of the organization
• Previous experience with electromechanical assembly, or spacecraft/spacecraft hardware manufacturing
• Familiarity with Aerospace Quality standards (ISO9000, AS9100) and space hardware handling practices
• Competency with MS Office suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with JIRA is a plus
• Demonstrated experience with rapid development projects
• Familiarization with cleanroom and ESD precautionary measures
• Demonstrated teamwork both within function and cross function
• Clear, concise, and compelling oral and written communicator
• Meticulous attention to detail and documentation
• Proven ability to deliver on time and on-budget
• Demonstrate employee management experience and proficiency in task management to meet required deadlines
• Ability to read & understand mechanical drawings
• Demonstrate experience following procedures to build intricate mechanical/electrical assemblies
• Competency with a variety of hand tools, including torque wrenches, crimping tools, epoxy applicators, tap & die sets, deburring tools, rotary tools, drill press, bandsaw,
• Competency in using calipers & micrometers to perform conformance inspection of mechanical structures
• Competency with a variety of testing equipment, including power supplies, DC loads, DAQs, test harnesses
• Provide input to production plans capable of identifying accurate component delivery dates across multiple Satellite Programs
• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance

Benefits

• 100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Education Reimbursement
• Competitive Paid Parental Leave

Salary Range $80,000-$125,000

Your actual level and base salary will be determined case-by-case and may vary based on the job-related qualification, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. In addition to base salary, we offer 100% co