Prototype Seat Build Supervisor - Lead & Optimize

RECARO Aircraft Seating; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RECARO Aircraft Seating seeks a skilled supervisor to lead a team of prototype technicians and Test Seat build assemblers. You will prioritize tasks in support of company programs, coordinating with Stress/Simulation, HOV Seat Build Manager, Platform Engineering and Sales as needed.

You will plan and drive department goals, including staff training, skill development, and adding capabilities, while providing technical and leadership support with general supervision.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Relevant work experience in lieu of degree accepted.
• Lean and quality-focused mindset preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise internal prototype builds, developmental test seats and Certification test seats.
• Coordinate between Platform Engineering, Testing, PM, Quality, Logistics, Planning and Purchasing to align schedules.
• Communicate issues impacting daily performance to the HOV Seat Build Manager and leadership.
• Lead and motivate the team to meet company goals.
• Ensure prototype equipment is maintained and operated safely and calibrated to standards.
• Train technicians on equipment usage and deviation/ballast procedures.
• Review attendance, maintain 5S and housekeeping standards.
• Conduct performance evaluations for prototype and test seat technicians.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Lean

Blueprint reading

SAP

Teamcenter

Communication

Training

Scheduling

Mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Teamcenter

Job description

RECARO Aircraft Seating seeks a skilled supervisor to lead a team of prototype technicians and Test Seat build assemblers. You will prioritize tasks in support of company programs, coordinating with Stress/Simulation, HOV Seat Build Manager, Platform Engineering and Sales as needed.

You will plan and drive department goals, including staff training, skill development, and adding capabilities, while providing technical and leadership support with general supervision.