Propellant Management Assembly Lead - Space Propulsion

Busek; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Vacation

Sick Time and Holidays

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development

Performance Bonus

Job summary

Busek Co. Inc. in Natick, MA, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor – Propellant Management Assembly (PMA) to lead daily manufacturing operations for precision propulsion hardware.

You will supervise technicians, coordinate production, and ensure safe, efficient manufacture of high-quality aerospace components. The role partners with Engineering, Planning, Quality, and Supply Chain to support prototype development, production builds, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, or related technical field preferred.
• Five or more years of experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience supporting precision mechanical or electromechanical assembly operations.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production scheduling, and quality systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, assembly documentation, and manufacturing work instructions.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the daily activities of Manufacturing Technicians within the PMA team.
• Ensure manufacturing activities are completed safely, efficiently, and per drawings and quality requirements.
• Coordinate production priorities with Engineering, Planning, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management.
• Monitor production schedules and resolve labor, material, equipment, and process constraints.
• Support precision assembly and integration of propulsion hardware and related systems.
• Collaborate with Engineering on NPI, ECOs, and process improvements.
• Train and develop manufacturing personnel and promote teamwork and accountability.
• Lead daily production meetings and communicate priorities across teams.
• Monitor productivity, quality, and schedule performance; drive continuous improvement.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and performance management.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions in manufacturing.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Reading engineering drawings

Multitasking

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Manufacturing/Engineering/Operations

Equivalent leadership experience

Tools

Epicor ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Busek Co. Inc. in Natick, MA, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor – Propellant Management Assembly (PMA) to lead daily manufacturing operations for precision propulsion hardware.

You will supervise technicians, coordinate production, and ensure safe, efficient manufacture of high-quality aerospace components. The role partners with Engineering, Planning, Quality, and Supply Chain to support prototype development, production builds, and continuous improvement.