Manufacturing Supervisor – Propellant Management Assembly (PMA)

Busek•Natick, MA

4d•$90,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Busek Co. Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations for the Propellant Management Assembly (PMA) team. The role supervises manufacturing technicians and coordinates production activities to ensure the safe, efficient, and timely manufacture of high-quality aerospace components. The supervisor works with Engineering, Production Planning, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management on prototype development, production builds, and continuous improvement initiatives. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on developing personnel and promoting accountability, safety, and operational excellence. Work hours are 8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. The position is limited to U.S. citizens due to the nature of work performed under U.S. government contracts and applicable security and contractual requirements.

Requirements

Five or more years of experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
Experience supporting precision mechanical or electromechanical assembly operations.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production scheduling, and quality systems.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, assembly documentation, and manufacturing work instructions.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, or a related technical field; equivalent manufacturing leadership experience will also be considered.
Experience supervising technicians in a precision manufacturing environment.
Experience with mechanical, electromechanical, or fluid system assemblies.
Familiarity with tube bending, precision fittings, torque specifications, leak testing, and clean assembly techniques.
Experience supporting prototype development and low-volume, high-mix manufacturing.
ERP/MRP system experience; Epicor experience is a plus.
Experience working in an ITAR-regulated manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to improve production processes.

Responsibilities

Supervise and support the daily activities of Manufacturing Technicians on the Propellant Management Assembly team.
Ensure manufacturing work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with engineering drawings, work instructions, and quality requirements.
Coordinate production priorities with Engineering, Planning, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management to meet delivery commitments.
Monitor production schedules and proactively identify and resolve labor, material, equipment, and process constraints.
Support precision assembly and integration of propulsion hardware, fluid systems, valves, tubing, tanks, and other mechanical assemblies.
Partner with Engineering on New Product Introduction (NPI), prototype builds, Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), and process improvements.
Train, coach, mentor, and develop manufacturing personnel, promoting teamwork, accountability, and continuous learning.
Conduct daily production meetings and communicate priorities across functional teams.
Monitor productivity, quality, and schedule performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Assist with hiring, onboarding, employee development, and performance management.
Support root cause investigations and corrective actions related to manufacturing, quality, and production issues.
Promote and maintain a safe, organized, and efficient manufacturing environment.
Maintain accurate production metrics and provide regular status updates to management.
Support capacity planning, staffing, and resource allocation to meet changing business demands.