Avionics Lab & Infrastructure Manager

Castelion Corporation • Torrance, CA

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About The Position

Castelion is seeking an Avionics Lab & Infrastructure Manager to lead the development, organization, and continuous improvement of its Avionics manufacturing and engineering laboratories. The role owns lab operations and infrastructure, leads setup of new Avionics manufacturing space, and improves manufacturing efficiency through value stream mapping, standardized processes, and optimized workflows. The manager will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and facilities teams to build scalable operations that support growing production demand. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity that may include building and leading a team as operations scale.

The position may require access to classified information or restricted U.S. Government sites, systems, or information. If the role is designated as requiring it, employment may depend on obtaining and maintaining the required government security clearance or authorization and satisfying applicable citizenship or other eligibility requirements. The position also requires access to export-controlled information; employment is contingent on the candidate being able to access applicable information without additional export licensing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, operations, or a related field with at least 3 years of relevant experience, or at least 6 years of equivalent professional experience.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing operations, engineering laboratories, or similar technical environments.
• Experience with facility layouts, equipment installations, and manufacturing workflow improvements.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional projects and independently driving improvements.
• Ability to access applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Lean manufacturing, value stream mapping, 5S, and continuous improvement.
• Experience designing manufacturing layouts, optimizing material flow, and developing scalable laboratory infrastructure.
• Familiarity with electronics manufacturing, including PCBA, wire harnessing, electrical integration, and testing.
• Experience developing equipment SOPs, calibration programs, and preventive maintenance processes.
• Experience with CAD software, laboratory equipment, and capital equipment installations.
• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or other complex hardware manufacturing environments.
• Strong ownership, problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the organization, operational readiness, and continuous improvement of the Avionics laboratories.
• Lead planning, layout, and setup of new Avionics manufacturing spaces, including equipment, workstations, utilities, and material flow.
• Develop value stream maps to identify bottlenecks, improve workflows, and increase manufacturing throughput.
• Implement 5S, visual management, and standardized laboratory organization practices.
• Develop standard operating procedures for laboratory equipment, tooling, and infrastructure.
• Manage equipment installation, calibration, preventive maintenance, and operational readiness.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and facilities teams to resolve infrastructure constraints and improve operational efficiency.
• Plan and implement laboratory equipment and infrastructure improvements to support production growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager