Supervisor, Fluids Fabrication Technicians

United States Digital Space LLC; Starbase (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC in Texas is seeking a Supervisor, Fluids Fabrication Technicians to lead a manufacturing team responsible for ST15 fabrication activity, scheduling, and workflow optimization.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, lean manufacturing, and training, with expectations to improve efficiency, monitor labor, and report on departmental metrics. The candidate should bring strong leadership, technical aptitude, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 4+ years in assembly and production, in aviation, aerospace, or manufacturing.
• 2+ years of prior leadership experience leading teams, projects or people.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.
• A&P license.
• 10+ years of experience in final assembly and production in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise ST15 fabrication activity, including daily schedules and workflow.
• Lead and manage a fabrication and integration staff including all performance management tasks.
• Review work instructions and make change recommendations to simplify manufacturing and increase build rate.
• Assess and vet the appropriate skillset needed.
• Identify training needs, and develop training programs.
• Provide required data and reporting to support departmental metrics and improvement objectives.
• Monitor labor hours and overtime, and implement improvement plans and time management with staff.
• Accomplish production results by communicating job expectations; plan, monitor, and appraise results.
• Organize, assign and track work/deliverables for the team, ensuring seamless progression through multi-shift schedules.
• Initiate and foster cooperation within and between departments.
• Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications.
• Maintain tooling and consumable supply inventory.
• Improve area safety and efficiency through regular auditing and continuous improvement.
• Continuously improve processes and employee efficiency, utilization, and productivity.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong communication

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

A&P license

Job description

the company was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

SUPERVISOR, FLUIDS FABRICATION TECHNICIANSRESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise ST15 fabrication activity, including daily schedules and workflow

• Lead and manage a fabrication and integration staff including all performance management related tasks

• Review work instructions and make change recommendations when needed with the goal of simplifying manufacturing and increasing build rate

• Assess and vet the appropriate skillset needed

• Identify training needs, and develop training programs

• Provide required data and reporting to support departmental metrics and improvement objectives

• Monitor labor hours and overtime, and implement improvement plans and time management with staff

• Accomplish production results by communicating job expectations; plan, monitor, and appraise job results

• Organize, assign and track work/deliverables for the team, ensuring seamless progression through multi-shift work schedules

• Initiate and foster a spirit of cooperation within and between departments

• Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications

• Maintain tooling and consumable supply inventory

• Improve area safety and efficiency through regular auditing and continuous improvement

• Continuously improve processes and employee efficiency, utilization, and productivity

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate

• 4+ years in assembly and production, in aviation, aerospace, or manufacturing

• 2+ years of prior leadership experience leading teams, projects or people

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

• A&P license

• 10+ years of experience in final assembly and production in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment

• Experience bringing teams and processes from development to production desirable

• Experience with applying lean manufacturing principles, efficiency methods

• Familiarity with Design for Manufacturability, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and failure mode effects analysis

• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with Engineering and Production

• Able to adapt to constant changing work assignments and fast paced work environment

• Excellent attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to support and work day shift operations, Monday - Friday

• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends, which varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility required

• Must be able to work at elevated heights

• Must be able to travel for short and extended trips as needed, up to 15%

• Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain

• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise

• Stand: Up to 6 hours per day

• Sit: Up to 6 hours per day

• Push/Pull: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 15 minutes per day

• Overhead reach: Up to 3 hours per day

• Walk: Up to 6 hours per day

• Lift/Carry: Up to 25lbs. (unassisted) 15 minutes per day

• Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 1 hour per day

• Kneel/Crouch: Up to 6 hours per day

• Upper body twist: Up to 3 hours per day

• Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees 6 hours or greater per day

• Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), operating heavy equipment and machinery, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description

• Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with the company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.