Supervisor, Avionics Production - Afternoons

Front Door Defense; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision plans

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Short term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace seeks an Avionics Production Supervisor for the afternoon shift (3:00-11:30pm) at our Cedar Park facility to lead technicians, ensure on-time delivery of aerospace components, and manage quality, safety, and cost targets. You will coordinate with Manufacturing Engineers, Quality, and Supply Chain, and drive continuous improvement while coaching staff.

The role requires 4+ years in avionics or cable harness manufacturing, leadership experience, and a strong technical background.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of cable harness or avionics manufacturing experience.
• 2+ years in a leadership role in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years experience in multiple manufacturing processes including wire processing, harness testing, connector termination, soldering and crimping.
• Experience developing and improving shop procedures and work instructions.
• Strong technical aptitude.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and manufacturing software systems.
• Safety- and compliance-focused mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Able to provide on-site support for nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work performed in a manufacturing environment with PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a production team of technicians to deliver high-quality aerospace products on time and within budget.
• Support assigned shift by coordinating resources, resolving issues, and ensuring alignment with daily and long-term production objectives.
• Manage and document effective shift handovers to ensure seamless communication, production continuity, and accountability between shifts.
• Conduct daily pre-shift readiness checks and support end-of-shift reviews to ensure smooth transition to incoming shifts.
• Provide coverage and leadership on nights and weekends as required to support company objectives and production schedules.
• Maintain floor presence to monitor operations, verify adherence to work instructions, and support problem resolution.
• Review work completed vs. planned; disseminate recovery plans for shortfalls.
• Communicate shift accomplishments and risks to leadership through daily reports and updates.
• Ensure compliance with all internal and external requirements and detailed work instructions.
• Approve PTO and timecards; manage technician schedules to support production objectives.
• Develop and maintain a skills matrix; propose staffing and training needs based on data-driven assessments or gaps in existing staffing.
• Promote and enforce a culture of safety; implement and sustain improvements to shop safety practices.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve production issues and support program objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost, improve quality, and increase efficiency.
• Hold team members accountable to company policies and standards; provide coaching, feedback, and corrective actions when necessary.

Skills

Cable harness manufacturing

Leadership

Wire processing

Harness testing

Connector termination

Soldering

Crimping

Shop procedures

Microsoft Office

Manufacturing software systems

Safety compliance

On-site availability

Physical lifting

PPE compliance

Aerospace production experience

Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma

AS9100 knowledge

IPC certifications

Tools

IPC/WHMA-A-620

IPC-A-610

IPC J-STD-001

Job description

Supervisor, Avionics Production - Afternoons

Oversee afternoon avionics production operations to meet schedule, quality, and cost targets

Location: Cedar Park, Texas

About The Role

Avionics Production Supervisor - Afternoons

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the first commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the first company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.

The Avionics Production Supervisor - Afternoons provides leadership and oversight in the manufacture of electrical component assemblies including cable harnesses and avionics subsystems. This role ensures production teams meet quality, safety, cost, and schedule requirements while coaching and developing technicians to achieve high performance. The Supervisor works closely with Manufacturing Engineers, Quality, and Supply Chain partners to coordinate shift execution, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement across the production area.

This position will be for the afternoon shift, 3:00-11:30pm, and sit in our electronics manufacturing facility in Cedar Park, Texas.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a production team of technicians to deliver high-quality aerospace products on time and within budget.
• Support assigned shift by coordinating resources, resolving issues, and ensuring alignment with daily and long-term production objectives.
• Manage and document effective shift handovers to ensure seamless communication, production continuity, and accountability between shifts.
• Conduct daily pre-shift readiness checks and support end-of-shift reviews to ensure smooth transition to incoming shifts.
• Provide coverage and leadership on nights and weekends as required to support company objectives and production schedules.
• Maintain floor presence to monitor operations, verify adherence to work instructions, and support problem resolution.
• Review work completed vs. planned; disseminate recovery plans for shortfalls.
• Communicate shift accomplishments and risks to leadership through daily reports and updates.
• Ensure compliance with all internal and external requirements and detailed work instructions.
• Approve PTO and timecards; manage technician schedules to support production objectives.
• Develop and maintain a skills matrix; propose staffing and training needs based on data-driven assessments or gaps in existing staffing.
• Promote and enforce a culture of safety; implement and sustain improvements to shop safety practices.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve production issues and support program objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost, improve quality, and increase efficiency.
• Hold team members accountable to company policies and standards; provide coaching, feedback, and corrective actions when necessary.

Qualifications

Required

• 4+ years of cable harness or avionics manufacturing experience.
• 2+ years in a leadership role in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years' experience in multiple manufacturing processes, including: experience with wire processing, harness testing, connector termination, soldering and crimping.
• Experience developing and improving shop procedures and work instructions.
• Strong technical aptitude.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and manufacturing software systems.
• Safety- and compliance-focused mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Able to provide on-site support for your assigned shift, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work performed in a manufacturing environment with PPE requirements (safety glasses, gloves, respirators as needed).

Desired

• Experience leading teams in an aerospace or space production environment.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and NADCAP requirements.
• Certification to IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC-A-610, and/or IPC J-STD-001.

Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options.