Supervisor of Environmental Testing

Vast is looking for a Supervisor of Environmental Testing, reporting to Sr. Manager of Avionics Manufacturing and Testing, to support the testing of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location. 

Responsibilities: 

• Organize, coordinate, prioritize, and communicate day-to-day development and manufacturing work assignments for a technician team.
• Lead and demonstrate work and safety culture
• Train and onboard new team members.
• Support team members in daily tasks.
• Assist with optimizing the manufacturing process for avionics systems, considering factors such as efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Participate in design reviews, providing valuable insights to improve the manufacturability and reliability of avionics components.
• Collaborate with quality assurance teams to establish and maintain rigorous quality control processes for avionics manufacturing.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance manufacturing efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall product quality.
• Meet tight production schedules to achieve high production rates while maintaining quality standards and be able to adapt to changing priorities in a fast moving environment.
• Maintain laboratory and workshop, including cleanliness, stocking of consumables, tool control, and supporting design and build infrastructure to support above activities
• Read and interpret technical drawings and work instructions in support of above activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a technical field, with a strong preference for candidates possessing a background in the aerospace industry.
• At least 3 years of experience in a leadership role, demonstrating proven expertise in guiding and managing teams.
• Minimum 3 years of experience performing vibration & shock testing.
• Professional experience in a manufacturing environment working within a quality system such as AS9100, ISO9001, etc.
• High School Diploma or equivalency certificate.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Strong understanding of setup and operation of vibration testing equipment.
• Familiarity with electrodynamic shakers.
• Experience in CAD software (such as Siemens NX) for reviewing designs. 
• Experience in creating manufacturing documentation (such as Standard Operating Procedures and Work Orders.)
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations relevant to avionics manufacturing, such as IPC standards. 
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to perform root cause analysis. 
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross- functional teams. 
• Hands-on experience with testing and troubleshooting avionics systems is desirable. 
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies is a plus. 
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to work overtime or weekends to support critical mission milestones.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted.