Production Supervisor - Module Assembly (Weekend Shift)

Join a team where your impact reaches beyond the stars! At Terran Orbital, you’re not just part of the system – you’re a vital force propelling our mission forward. As trailblazers in satellite manufacturing and aerospace innovation, we shatter boundaries daily to deliver groundbreaking solutions that power our nation’s defense and commercial missions. We are a unique, fast growing, and trusted team dedicated to swiftly and efficiently designing, building, launching, and operating state of the art satellites for advanced mission constellations. If you’re driven by purpose, inspired by challenges, and ready to leave your mark on the universe, you’ll find a home and endless opportunities for growth here. Together, let’s redefine what is possible in orbit and beyond!

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to join our growing team. Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor will work within a multidisciplinary team to build, test, and maintain a variety of complex hardware assemblies.

This role is on our Weekend shift (Friday - Sunday) from 6:00AM - 7:00PM

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a high-performing team of skilled assembly and test technicians
• Properly execute production needs within weekly-monthly goals
• An understanding of aerospace manufacturing practices
• Manage Modules build and test production schedules
• Propose and incorporate continuous improvements for product quality, cost, and throughput
• Identify documentation, root cause, and corrective action of build and test anomalies
• Assure maximum lab equipment uptime by identifying issues early and coordinating calibration, repair, and maintenance
• Ensure appropriate inventory levels and notify the supply chain when stock needs replenishment to ensure on-time delivery of goods
• Track and categorize all costs related to production
• Perform strategic hiring to grow the current team to meet future production goals, and evaluate the teams’ skills and talents against Company needs
• Develop, maintain, and communicate production metrics
• Coach team members on best practices to ensure the quality, efficiency, and throughput of spacecraft modules
• Perform other duties as assigned

• 5 years’ experience as a project lead or project manager with a demonstrated reputation for delivering unique, high-complexity systems
• 3 years of supervisory experience in a hands-on workforce in a high-reliability industry
• Able to interface seamlessly with all levels of the organization
• Previous experience with electromechanical assembly, or spacecraft/spacecraft hardware manufacturing
• Familiarity with Aerospace Quality standards (ISO9000, AS9100) and space hardware handling practices
• Competency with MS Office suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with JIRA is a plus
• Demonstrated experience with rapid development projects
• Familiarization with cleanroom and ESD precautionary measures
• Demonstrated teamwork both within function and cross function
• Clear, concise, and compelling oral and written communicator
• Meticulous attention to detail and documentation
• Proven ability to deliver on time and on-budget
• Demonstrate employee management experience and proficiency in task management to meet required deadlines
• Ability to read & understand mechanical drawings
• Demonstrate experience following procedures to build intricate mechanical/electrical assemblies
• Competency with a variety of hand tools, including torque wrenches, crimping tools, epoxy applicators, tap & die sets, deburring tools, rotary tools, drill press, bandsaw,
• Competency in using calipers & micrometers to perform conformance inspection of mechanical structures
• Competency with a variety of testing equipment, including power supplies, DC loads, DAQs, test harnesses
• Provide input to production plans capable of identifying accurate component delivery dates across multiple Satellite Programs
• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance

• 100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Education Reimbursement
• Competitive Paid Parental Leave

Salary Range $80,000-$125,000

Your actual level and base salary will be determined case-by-case and may vary based on the job-related qualification, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. In addition to base salary, we offer 100% covered medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off (FTO), covered life insurance, maternity and paternity leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referrals, and lots of swag!   

About Terran Orbital

Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries. Terran Orbital provides end-to-end satellite solutions by combining satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and on-orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military, civil, and commercial customers. Learn more at www.terranorbital.com

Physical Demands

An employee must meet the physical demands described to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. In performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit or stand for long durations of time, in addition to bending, reaching, and walking. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. This position is generally sedentary, with substantial computer usage.

Work Environment

The job operates in a professional office environment but in a manufacturing company. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and scanners.

Disclaimers

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. In addition, please note that this position may require a current United States National Security clearance or eligibility for such a clearance.

Terran Orbital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].

Terran Orbital does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with Terran Orbital, a Master Services Agreement (MSA) must be executed and confirmed prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed MSA, Terran Orbital shall not be responsible to any individual or entity for any payment relating to any form of fee or compensation.

And, in the event that a resume or candidate is submitted by a recruiter, an employment agency, or a staffing firm without a fully executed MSA, Terran Orbital has the unrestricted right to pursue and hire any of those candidate(s) without any legal or financial responsibility to the recruiter, agency, and/or firm.