Production Supervisor
About The Position
The Production Supervisor leads daily manufacturing and test operations in a microwave power modules and RF/microwave production environment. The role supervises technicians engaged in tuning, testing, troubleshooting, and assembling complex RF and microwave components and assemblies. The supervisor ensures compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards while driving productivity, yield, and continuous improvement. This position serves as a liaison between engineering, quality, and operations to support on-time delivery of high-reliability products. The role includes oversight of RF, microwave, and environmental testing; production schedules and workflow; test data and performance results; employee training and coaching; documentation; and internal, customer, and regulatory audits. The position is based in Torrance, California.
Requirements
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electronics, RF/Microwave Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 3–5 years of experience in RF/microwave, microelectronics, or electronics manufacturing, test, and assembly environments.
- 1–3 years of prior leadership or supervisory experience.
- Hands-on knowledge of RF/microwave tuning, testing, and troubleshooting from 20 MHz to 40 GHz.
- Experience supervising passive and active RF/microwave assembly operations, including wire bonding, wedge-wedge bonding, and ball bonding.
- Working knowledge of microwave components and assemblies, including IMAs, filters, LNAs, amplifiers, mixers, switches, diplexers, and multiplexers.
- Experience performing and overseeing environmental testing, including thermal, shock, and vibration testing.
- Strong understanding of ESD, contamination control, and cleanroom requirements.
- Ability to read and interpret RF test procedures, assembly travelers, drawings, schematics, and specifications.
- Proficiency with MS Office and manufacturing systems (MES/ERP).
- Leadership and team development skills.
- Clear communication and conflict resolution skills.
- Time management and prioritization skills.
- Attention to detail and a quality focus.
- Continuous improvement mindset.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of standing, walking, and light lifting up to 25 lbs.
- Ability to use PPE and safety equipment.
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (e.g. Green Card holder), or a protected individual as defined by ITAR.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supervising and managing Union hourly employees.
- Experience supervising in a regulated environment (ISO, AS9100, MIL-STD, or similar).
- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification.
- Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with shift-based or high-mix/low-volume production.
- Lean or Six Sigma experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate daily activities of Electronic Power technicians, RF/microwave technicians, and assemblers responsible for tuning, testing, troubleshooting, and assembly of microwave power modules.
- Oversee RF, microwave, and environmental testing, including thermal, shock, vibration, and environmental stress testing.
- Ensure proper execution of troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving for moderate to complex test and performance issues.
- Ensure correct and safe use of laboratory and production test equipment and precision assembly practices.
- Enforce adherence to safety procedures and company policies.
- Monitor production schedules, staffing levels, and workflow to meet output, quality, and delivery targets; track and drive improvements in key performance indicators.
- Review test data, RF performance results, SPC charts, and work-in-process to identify trends, issues, and corrective actions.
- Collaborate with Process Engineering, RF Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance to resolve equipment, process, yield, or test-related issues.
- Conduct employee training, cross-training, performance evaluations, and technical coaching.
- Support root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain accurate documentation, travelers, test reports, shift reports, and compliance records.
- Participate in internal, customer, and regulatory audits.
- Enforce proper use and care of tools, RF test equipment, and materials.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
