Afternoons Avionics Production Supervisor – Space Tech

Firefly Aerospace, Inc.; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & Vision coverage

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Short-term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. in Cedar Park, Texas, is seeking an Avionics Production Supervisor for the afternoon shift to lead a production team in fabricating cable harnesses and avionics subsystems for aerospace products.

You will coordinate shift activities, ensure quality, safety, and on-time delivery, and collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to drive continuous improvement. This role requires hands-on leadership, strong technical aptitude, and experience in aerospace

Qualifications

• 4+ years of cable harness or avionics manufacturing experience.
• 2+ years in a leadership role in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years’ experience in multiple manufacturing processes (wire processing, harness testing, connector termination, soldering, crimping).
• Experience developing and improving shop procedures and work instructions.
• Strong technical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Proficiency in manufacturing software systems.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and provide on-site shift coverage.
• Experience leading teams in aerospace or space production.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a production team of technicians to deliver high-quality aerospace products on time and within budget.
• Coordinate resources for the assigned shift and ensure alignment with daily and long-term objectives.
• Manage shift handovers and document effective communication between shifts.
• Perform daily pre-shift readiness checks and support end-of-shift reviews.
• Provide coverage on nights and weekends as required to support schedules.
• Monitor operations and verify adherence to work instructions.
• Review completed work vs. plan and disseminate recovery plans.
• Communicate shift accomplishments and risks to leadership via daily reports.

Skills

Cable harness

Avionics manufacturing

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

AS9100/NADCAP

IPC/WHMA certifications

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. in Cedar Park, Texas, is seeking an Avionics Production Supervisor for the afternoon shift to lead a production team in fabricating cable harnesses and avionics subsystems for aerospace products.

You will coordinate shift activities, ensure quality, safety, and on-time delivery, and collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to drive continuous improvement. This role requires hands-on leadership, strong technical aptitude, and experience in aerospace