Virgin Galactic is hiring: Supervisor, Manufacturing in Phoenix

Overview

Virgin Galactic is seeking a highly motivated Supervisor to support our Manufacturing team in Mesa. Guided by our values, “Safety above All”, we proactively manage the risks inherent in human spaceflight through our daily actions in the design and assembly efforts. In this role, your technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality will impact safe spaceflights. You will implement strategies to enhance production efficiency, quality, and improve financial performance. Maintain a mindset of continuous improvement to keep our production-related processes ever evolving. Establish and share the vision towards a common goal while holding self and others accountable.

Work Schedule: 4/10 Onsite Monday through Thursday Night Shift (4:00pm – 2:30am). Please note: As an exempt position, the Supervisor may be required to work outside of this shift schedule.

Pay and Benefits

Base pay range: $80,855.00/yr – $123,342.00/yr.

The annual U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $80,855.00–$123,342.00. The base pay actually offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, and experience and take into account internal equity. Other forms of pay (e.g., bonus or long term incentive) may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. For more information regarding Virgin Galactic benefits, please visit https://vgcareers.virgingalactic.com/global/en/benefits

Responsibilities

• Assign daily tasks to shop leads and staff to ensure daily milestones are met/exceeded to ensure productivity
• Lead and manage a team of technicians including all performance management related tasks and team development
• Assemble and integrate Spaceship sub-assemblies
• Collaborate with production team to develop and implement agile response strategies for rapid project adjustments
• Create and implement recovery plans with engineering/manufacturing teams to support conflict resolution efforts
• Work with manufacturing software system to manage material and product review process
• Continuously improve procedures, processes, and efficiencies
• Drive safety behavior and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) awareness/prevention; ensure adherence to regulatory protocols and rules
• Coach, train, and transfer expertise to your team to drive projects to completions
• Work closely with Build Management to forecast completion dates and day to day updates
• Collaborate effectively with Manufacturing, Design and Quality Engineers to ensure our vehicles meet our standards for design and quality
• Prioritize work based on production schedule, organizational goals, and metrics
• Utilize overall knowledge of Aircraft (Avionics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Propulsion Systems and Mechanical Systems) to prepare the aircraft for systems integration and functional testing
• Ensure work deliverables are prioritized based on production schedule, organizational goals, and metrics

Required Skills And Experience

• Relevant education, such as trade school or Associate’s degree; and/or equivalent technical work experience
• Minimum of six years’ experience in an aerospace or equivalent high-reliability field with three years of leading others and/or demonstrated ability to lead and train on technical concepts
• Experience with aircraft manufacturing with composite and/or metallic airframes
• Experience in assembly, integration, and handling of large products, assembling large tight tolerance structures
• Extensive experience and/or training in lean manufacturing principles and leading or participating in process improvement workshops
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and/or models on paper or digital
• Demonstrated computer and analytical skills including proficiency in MS Excel, manufacturing software or related programs and dashboards

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Airframe & Power plant (A&P) training preferred
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing (Kaizen/Six Sigma) philosophies and tools a plus
• Working knowledge of configuration management practices and quality management processes
• Proficient in interpreting engineering models, drawings, specifications, written/digital work
• Strong analytical skills, combined with a strong commercial acumen to measure the potential impact of each decision
• Ability to ensure effective collaboration across teams
• Ability to work independently and cross-functional
• Set clear objectives and milestones
• Communicate clearly and with transparency

Other information: The benefits and other pay details are described in the benefits link above. The information is provided for transparency and does not create a contract. This description contains all terms and conditions expressly stated in the job posting, and Virgin Galactic reserves the right to modify the terms of employment at any time.

Equal Opportunity and Requirements

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

Drug Free Workplace: Virgin Galactic is committed to a Drug Free Workplace. All applicants post offer and active teammates are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Phoenix Employment Requirements: For individuals seeking employment at our Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport facility, employment is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining a TSA authorized security badge, including initial and annual background checks governed by TSA.