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Production Supervisor

northwoodspace· Production
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Torrance, CA$96k - $120k + equityFull-timePosted 4d ago

About the role

Production Supervisor to lead a team of integration technicians building, integrating, and testing parabolic and phased-array antenna systems for ground-based satellite communications. Partners with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to establish repeatable production processes, ensure quality, safety, and on-time delivery as production shifts from development to repeatable manufacturing.

Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day activities for integration technicians, assigning work based on production priorities, material availability, and team capacity to meet quality and delivery requirements.
  • Provide hands-on guidance for mechanical and electromechanical assembly, precision alignment, structural integration, and verification of antenna systems.
  • Hire, train, coach, and develop technicians, establishing clear expectations for workmanship, productivity, safety, and accountability.
  • Partner with Engineering and Quality to troubleshoot build issues, resolve nonconformances, and translate prototype lessons into standardized work instructions and repeatable assembly processes.
  • Track build progress, production output, and quality trends; communicate risks and coordinate with Supply Chain and production planning to resolve shortages and other blockers.
  • Maintain safe, organized work areas and accurate build records, while coordinating technician support for domestic and international ground station installations and deployments.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of hands-on mechanical and/or electromechanical assembly and integration experience in a hardware manufacturing environment.
  • 2+ years of experience leading technicians or production teams as a supervisor, team lead, or equivalent, including work allocation, training, and performance feedback.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, assembly instructions, and technical specifications and guide others in their application.
  • Proficiency with hand and power tools, torque tools, fasteners, and precision measurement equipment, with strong attention to alignment, fit, and workmanship.
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot assembly issues, coordinate across technical teams, and manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced hardware development or production environment.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed to support hardware installation, integration, and team activities.

Skills

Required:Mechanical and electromechanical assemblyTeam leadership and supervisionEngineering drawing interpretation
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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