UAS Production Supervisor

Airbus•Bingen, WA

3d•$89,000 - $142,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Airbus, we don’t just build aircraft—we shape the future of flight. We are seeking a high-energy, results-driven UAS Production Supervisor to step onto our manufacturing floor and lead a talented team of up to 35 technicians across composite, mechanical, electrical, and propulsion assembly operations. Reporting directly to the Head of Manufacturing, you will be the driving force behind our daily operational success. You will balance a culture of uncompromising safety and quality (AS9100/OSHA) with the strategic workflow coordination needed to hit critical delivery milestones. If you are a collaborative leader who thrives in an active production environment, knows how to utilize Lean principles to optimize efficiency, and takes pride in developing team talent, we want you on our launchpad. The Airbus Helicopters Flexrotor Program offers one of the most sophisticated small tactical unmanned aerial systems (STUAS) with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL). It can be used day or night by US and allied forces for a diverse range of intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) on land and at sea.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum five (5) years of aviation or production experience
Minimum three (3) years of leadership experience
ERP/MRP Knowledge
Microsoft Office / Google Workspace
Must be a US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)
Onsite: 90-100%
Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. Several times daily.
Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms. Several times daily.
Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. Daily.
Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. Several times daily.
Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Daily.
Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Daily.
Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. Daily.
Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer. Daily.
Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor. Daily
Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. Daily.
Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site
Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

Nice To Haves

AA, AS or BA/BS in Aerospace Management, Industrial Engineering, or applicable major
Ten (10) + years of aviation experience
Five (5) + years of leadership experience
Airframe and Power Plant License
Lean Six Sigma Certification or equivalent experience
Detailed Aerospace and/or Military Standard Knowledge

Responsibilities

Supervise technicians and production employees across composite, mechanical, electrical, propulsion and final assembly operations.
Ensure employees have proper tools, materials, data, documentation, and work instructions.
Ensure employees are compliant to AS9100, OSHA, 5S and other company and regulatory requirements.
Monitor production hours and ensure adherence to time charging / cost policy.
Delegate work to Leads and technicians as required.
Coordinate and organize tasks / workflow /staffing to meet schedule goals and milestones.
Provide aircraft status as required.
Perform other supervisory and management functions as required.
Train and mentor technicians in proper procedures.
Maintain skill matrices and training plans.
Conduct ongoing performance management tasks.
Monitor employee performance and implement improvement plans or deliver corrective actions as required.
Identify and implement improvements using Lean methods.
Perform time studies and related work assessments to improve production efficiency
Use problem solving methods to resolve production, quality and related issues.
Support audits and corrective actions.
Actively participate in Quality related activities (e.g. quality gates, MRB, RCCA)
Interrogate and understand engineering data and work orders.
Work in an ERP environment including parts requirements and timecards.
Ensure configuration status, quality conformance and documentation are maintained.
Update ERP records and task lists.
Utilize Standard Work

Benefits

Competitive base salary
incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes
retirement savings plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
Paid time off including personal time
holidays
generous paid parental leave program
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans)
prescription
dental
vision
life
disability
Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”)
other supplemental benefit coverages