Integration Supervisor

Department: Production & Test

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Hawthorne, California

Reporting To: Clint Ross

Compensation: $95,000 - $150,000 / year

Description

Production & Integration Supervision 

• Oversee daily production operations to execute machining, sub-assembly builds, and vehicle integration 
• Develop a comprehensive training platform to encompass aerospace and Astrolab specific processes.  
• Ensure adherence to manufacturing schedules, quality standards, and safety regulations 
• Coordinate with engineering, supply chain, and quality assurance to resolve technical issues rapidly 
• Implement Lean/6S manufacturing principles to optimize efficiency and reduce waste 
• Maintain adherence to AS9100 standards 
• Balance development initiatives with production goals 

Team Leadership & Coordination  

• Direct cross-functional teams, including machinists, production technicians, and part expeditors 
• Foster a safety-first culture and enforce workplace safety policies 
• Mentor and train staff to develop operational excellence and mission readiness skills 

Operational Planning & Reporting  

• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for production and launch readiness  
• Manage budgets, staffing plans, and resource allocation for both production and launch site operations 
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on schedule, risks, and mitigation strategies 

What you'll do:

Production & Integration Supervision 

• Oversee daily production operations to execute machining, sub-assembly builds, and vehicle integration 
• Develop a comprehensive training platform to encompass aerospace and Astrolab specific processes.  
• Ensure adherence to manufacturing schedules, quality standards, and safety regulations 
• Coordinate with engineering, supply chain, and quality assurance to resolve technical issues rapidly 
• Implement Lean/6S manufacturing principles to optimize efficiency and reduce waste 
• Maintain adherence to AS9100 standards 
• Balance development initiatives with production goals 

Team Leadership & Coordination  

• Direct cross-functional teams, including machinists, production technicians, and part expeditors 
• Foster a safety-first culture and enforce workplace safety policies 
• Mentor and train staff to develop operational excellence and mission readiness skills 

Operational Planning & Reporting  

• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for production and launch readiness  
• Manage budgets, staffing plans, and resource allocation for both production and launch site operations 
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on schedule, risks, and mitigation strategies 

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations management, aerospace technology, or related field (or 4+ years of experience in these areas) 
• 3+ years of experience in aerospace, spacecraft, or high-tech manufacturing operations  
• Proven leadership in production and integration in a clean room environment  
• Strong knowledge of aerospace hardware handling, cleanroom operations, industry standard manufacturing processes and flight hardware verification 
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, 6S, and continuous improvement methods 
• Exceptional communication and cross-team coordination skills 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with lunar surface mission hardware or robotic rover systems 
• Familiarity with launch site operations and coordination with space launch providers 
• Experience with taking a product through development to NPI production 

Benefits and Perks

• Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
• Equity ownership in the company
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Flexible PTO and parental leave
• Home office set up reimbursement
• Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site
• Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks