Production Supervisor – R&D

Castelion Corporation•Torrance, CA

About The Position

Castelion is moving incredibly fast to develop and deliver advanced defense systems at a time when execution matters more than ever. We believe focus and technical excellence are decisive advantages - and we are building a team that can deliver real capability, not just concepts. This is a rare opportunity to join at an early stage, where your work will directly shape critical systems, influence major technical decisions, and have immediate, real-world impact. Production Supervisor – R&D Castelion is seeking a world-class production professional to serve as a leadership focal point between engineering and manufacturing teams. The core focus of this role will be scaling our manufacturing capacity to produce our long range, precision strike Blackbeard missile. This is a frontline production leader role blending hands on technical leadership with collaborative operations responsibilities to grow manufacturing capacity and define vehicle production deliverables. We are looking for a candidate with a history of executing in ambiguous fast paced aerospace hardware manufacturing environments to deliver high quality products within stringent timelines.

Requirements

High School Diploma
3+ years of leadership experience in aerospace manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

5+ years in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
Bachelors degree in an associated field.
3+ years in a supervisory or lead technician role.
Intimate knowledge of MES software.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Hire and develop a team of technicians in support of Castelion LRIP production goals.
Supervise shop floor activity, including daily schedules and workflow.
Lead and manage a staff of up to 30 technicians, including performance management.
Ensure all required skillsets are adequately sourced on the R&D team.
Maintain tooling and consumable inventory
Identify and develop training as required from the skills matrix
Track and execute on deliverables out of the R&D shop.
Continuous process improvement.

Benefits

Employee Equity: Meaningful equity for all full-time employees - share value has increased 150x in three years
Personal Time Off: Four (4) weeks of paid time off to unplug, reset, and come back sharp—velocity matters, burnout doesn't
Company Paid Holidays: Ten (10) company paid holidays
Medical: We offer plans at 100% employee covered and 80% of dependent coverage
Dental & Vision: We cover 90% employees and 80% for dependents to ensure you and your family have access to quality preventive and ongoing care
FSA/HSA: To support long-term health and financial resilience, we offer FSA and HSA options that allow employees to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible medical and dependent care expenses
Retirement: 401k plan offered to support long term financial growth along side high-impact, high-velocity work
Paid Parental Leave: We support growing families with meaningful time to bond and recover. Birthing parents are eligible for up to 10 weeks of paid leave, while non-birthing parents may take up to 4 weeks of paid leave. This time can be used for pre-natal care, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical needs—ensuring every parent has the support they need during this important life moment.8-weeks of paid parental leave for all parents. Additional paid pregnancy leave for CA employees
Meals & Catering: Frequently catered lunches and team meals, plus company-covered meals when extra time or effort is required
Snacks & Beverages: Fully stocked kitchen with unlimited snacks and drinks to keep you fueled throughout the day
Performance & Fitness: $100 monthly fitness stipend to support peak performance and health, both inside and outside of work
EV Charging: Onsite electric vehicle charging available for employees