NPI & Prototype Manufacturing Supervisor - High-Tech Builds

Aeva; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aeva seeks a highly organized Manufacturing Supervisor to lead day‑to‑day NPI and prototype production across programs. You will coordinate resources, monitor builds, and ensure readiness and adherence to engineering and safety standards.

You will work with Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management to resolve issues, drive improvements, and maintain schedule integrity in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, NPI, or prototype manufacturing.
• 2+ years of experience leading or supervising manufacturing personnel.
• Associates degree in a technical field mandatory; Bachelor's in engineering preferred.
• Experience with ERP, MES, PLM or manufacturing execution systems.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily prototype and NPI production activities across multiple programs and product configurations.
• Plan and coordinate production resources, labor, equipment, materials, and workstations to support build schedules.
• Ensure builds are executed according to engineering documentation, work instructions, BOMs, drawings, and configuration requirements.
• Coordinate multiple concurrent builds while maintaining clear configuration and revision control.
• Monitor build progress and communicate schedule risks, constraints, and issues to cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Assign daily work and establish priorities based on program and build requirements.
• Monitor team performance, productivity, quality, and adherence to standard work.
• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing knowledge

Problem-solving

Education

Associates degree in a technical field

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

ERP

MES

PLM

Job description

Aeva seeks a highly organized Manufacturing Supervisor to lead day‑to‑day NPI and prototype production across programs. You will coordinate resources, monitor builds, and ensure readiness and adherence to engineering and safety standards.

You will work with Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management to resolve issues, drive improvements, and maintain schedule integrity in a fast‑paced environment.