About Mach Industries

Founded in 2022 Mach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology company focused on developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms. At the core of our mission is the commitment to delivering scalable decentralized defense systems that enhance the strategic capabilities of the United States and its allies. With a workforce of approximately 220 employees we operate with startup agility and ambition.

Our vision is to redefine the future of warfare through cutting-edge manufacturing innovation at speed and unwavering focus on national security. We are dedicated to solving the next generation of warfare with lethal systems that deter kinetic conflict and protect global security.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations supporting the build of composite airframe structures and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). This role is responsible for supervising technicians driving execution to the production schedule and ensuring all work is performed safely efficiently and in compliance with engineering quality and configuration control requirements.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with experience in aerospace manufacturing environments involving composite fabrication structural assembly and final integration of flight hardware. This person must be capable of balancing schedule quality and safety while maintaining strict process discipline across airframe production and UAS assembly operations. The Production Supervisor will play a critical role in scaling production capacity developing frontline talent and delivering reliable hardware ready for test and deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities across composite fabrication airframe assembly subassembly integration avionics and final vehicle build operations

• Supervise coach and develop technicians and lead technicians to ensure strong technical execution accountability and continuous growth

• Drive daily attainment to production schedules while balancing labor tooling material readiness cure cycles inspection hold points and downstream integration needs

• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with released work instructions engineering drawings specifications and other controlled documentation

• Maintain compliance with configuration control product traceability and manufacturing record requirements for flight hardware

• Support integration of airframe mechanical and mission-system hardware into unmanned aircraft platforms in accordance with build plans and quality standards

• Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering Quality Supply Chain Planning and Test teams to resolve production constraints and maintain build flow

• Ensure compliance with workmanship standards dimensional requirements and inspection criteria throughout fabrication assembly and vehicle integration

• Enforce safe work practices including PPE use hazardous material handling FOD prevention and compliance with EHS procedures

• Maintain high standards for 5S tool accountability equipment readiness calibration compliance and organized work areas

• Identify recurring manufacturing issues and drive corrective and preventive actions to improve safety quality delivery and cost performance

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in aerospace defense aviation or other high-reliability manufacturing environments

• 2 years of experience in a leadership role such as Production Supervisor or equivalent shop-floor team leadership position

• Experience supporting composite fabrication structural assembly mechanical integration or final assembly in an aerospace production environment

• Experience with GD&T ASME Y14.5 and AS9100 / ISO9001 quality standards.

• Experience with manufacturing software systems (e.g. JIRA ERP/MRP MES PLM).

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings bills of material assembly documentation and workmanship standards

• Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate effectively across production engineering quality planning and program teams

• Ability to work extended hours or alternate shifts as needed to support production schedules

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting new product introduction low-rate initial production or production ramp in unmanned or flight vehicle programs

• Knowledge of configuration management nonconformance reporting RCCA and traceability requirements for aerospace hardware

• Familiarity with AS9100 or similar aerospace quality management systems

• Experience leading teams in a high-mix low-volume manufacturing environment

• Strong understanding of production flow across fabrication assembly inspection and test interfaces

• Experience implementing lean manufacturing 5S visual management and continuous improvement practices in a production setting

Disclosures

This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license.

Mach participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offers may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience education and training critical skills and business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in most offers and are considered part of Machs total compensation package. Mach offers benefits such as health insurance retirement plans and opportunities for professional development.

Mach is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion sex gender identity sexual orientation national origin disability uniform service Veteran status age or any other protected characteristic per federal state or local law including those with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. If youd like to defend the American way of life please reach out!

Required Experience:

Manager