Space Assembly Supervisor — Lead, Improve & Deliver

Karman Space & Defense; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA) with公司贡献

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense is seeking an Assembly Supervisor to lead day-to-day assembly operations for space and launch hardware. You will guide and develop teams, coordinate workflows, and ensure production standards are met safely and efficiently.

Your leadership will drive continuous improvement, support program execution, and maintain a culture of quality and teamwork across assembly, engineering, and production functions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience using manufacturing machinery and tools.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office.
• Organizational and leadership abilities.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads assembly teams to meet production schedules and ensure accurate, timely completion of work.
• Coordinates daily workflow and staffing to align with production priorities and customer requirements.
• Monitors assembly operations for compliance with quality standards and verifies products meet specifications.
• Collaborates with Quality to resolve issues and implement corrective actions.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment and ensures adherence to Foreign Object Debris (FOD) policies.
• Trains and mentors' assembly personnel in proper techniques, safety procedures, and company standards.
• Implements process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
• Inspects assembled components and documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Facilitates communication across assembly, engineering, production, and support teams to resolve operational challenges.
• Promotes a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, and safe work practices.

Skills

Manufacturing machinery

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Manufacturing machinery & tools

Job description

Karman Space & Defense is seeking an Assembly Supervisor to lead day-to-day assembly operations for space and launch hardware. You will guide and develop teams, coordinate workflows, and ensure production standards are met safely and efficiently.

Your leadership will drive continuous improvement, support program execution, and maintain a culture of quality and teamwork across assembly, engineering, and production functions.