Senior Tooling Fab Supervisor

Next Matter; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Equity

Four weeks paid time off

10 company paid holidays

Medical coverage for employee and 80%+

Dental & Vision coverage for employees

401k plan

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Castelion is seeking a Sr. Production Supervisor – Tooling Fab to lead a team of technicians and bridge engineering with manufacturing.

You will oversee shop floor schedules, tooling inventories, and training programs to meet tight timelines for large-scale ground support equipment. The role requires 8+ years in aerospace tooling/manufacturing, with 3+ years in supervisory roles, and strong communication and organizational skills; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• 3+ years of leadership experience in aerospace manufacturing.
• Bachelor's degree in an associated field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise shop floor activity, including daily schedules and workflow.
• Lead a staff of up to 10 technicians; manage performance and development.
• Hire and develop the team based on output and skillset requirements.
• Maintain tooling and consumable inventory.
• Identify and develop training from the skills matrix.
• Track and execute on deliverables from Tooling Fabrication shop.
• Develop the fabrication shop space, equipment, and layout; maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Intimate knowledge of MES software

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in an associated field

Tools

MES software

Job description

Why Castelion, Why Now

Castelion is moving incredibly fast to develop and deliver advanced defense systems at a time when execution matters more than ever. We believe focus and technical excellence are decisive advantages - and we are building a team that can deliver real capability, not just concepts.

This is a rare opportunity to join at an early stage, where your work will directly shape critical systems, influence major technical decisions, and have immediate, real-world impact.

Sr. Production Supervisor – Tooling Fab

Castelion is seeking a world-class tooling fabrication professional to lead a team of highly skilled Technicians and be the focal point between engineering and manufacturing teams. The core focus of this role will be fabrication of tooling and large-scale ground support equipment for our long range, precision strike missile systems.

This is a frontline production leader role blending hands on technical leadership with collaborative operations responsibilities. We are looking for a candidate with a history of executing in ambiguous fast paced aerospace hardware manufacturing environments to deliver high quality products within stringent timelines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise shop floor activity, including daily schedules and workflow.

• Lead and manage a staff of up to 10 technicians, including performance management.
• Hire and develop the team based on output and skillset requirements.

• Maintain tooling and consumable inventory.

• Identify and develop training as required from the skills matrix .

• Track and execute on deliverables out of the Tooling Fabrication shop.

• Develop the fabrication shop in terms of space, equipment and layout.
• Develop and maintain a safe working environment.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 3+ years of leadership experience in aerospace manufacturing environment

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 8+ years in an aerospace manufacturing environment with specific focus on tooling and GSE fabrication preferred.

• Bachelors degree in an associated field.

• 3+ years in a supervisory or lead technician role.

• Intimate knowledge of MES software.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Benefits And Perks

• Employee Equity: Meaningful equity for all full-time employees - share value has increased 150x in three years
• Personal Time Off: Four (4) weeks of paid time off to unplug, reset, and come back sharp—velocity matters, burnout doesn't
• Company Paid Holidays: Ten (10) company paid holidays
• Medical: We offer plans at 100% employee covered and 80% of dependent coverage
• Dental & Vision: We cover 90% employees and 80% for dependents to ensure you and your family have access to quality preventive and ongoing care
• FSA/HSA: To support long-term health and financial resilience, we offer FSA and HSA options that allow employees to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible medical and dependent care expenses
• Retirement: 401k plan offered to support long term financial growth along side high-impact, high-velocity work
• Paid Parental Leave: We support growing families with meaningful time to bond and recover. Birthing parents are eligible for up to 10 weeks of paid leave, while non-birthing parents may take up to 4 weeks of paid leave. This time can be used for pre-natal care, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical needs—ensuring every parent has the support they need during this important life moment.8-weeks of paid parental leave for all parents. Additional paid pregnancy leave for CA employees
• Meals & Catering: Frequently catered lunches and team meals, plus company-covered meals when extra time or effort is required
• Snacks & Beverages: Fully stocked kitchen with unlimited snacks and drinks to keep you fueled throughout the day
• Performance & Fitness: $100 monthly fitness stipend to support peak performance and health, both inside and outside of work
• EV Charging: Onsite electric vehicle charging available for employees