FlightWave Aerospace - A Red Cat Company · 9 hours ago
Assembly Supervisor
Torrance, CA 90503
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$77K/yr - $114K/yr
3+ years expFlightWave, a wholly owned subsidiary of Red Cat Holdings, is seeking an Assembly Supervisor to oversee daily electromechanical assembly operations for unmanned aerial systems (UAS). This role is responsible for leading a team of assemblers and technicians, ensuring product quality, safety, and on-time delivery.
AerospaceData Collection and LabelingTransportation
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Supervise and coordinate the activities of assembly technicians in a low-mix, low-to-medium volume electromechanical environment
Plan, prioritize, and assign work to meet production schedules and customer delivery commitments
Monitor workflow, resolve bottlenecks, and adjust resources as needed
Ensure adherence to all standard operating procedures, work instructions, and safety requirements
Provide hands-on support for assembly of electromechanical drone components, subassemblies, and final assemblies
Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical assembly issues, escalating to engineering when needed
Verify workmanship compliance to IPC, company standards, and aerospace best practices
Partner with Quality to address defects, conduct root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
Lead daily QDIP/stand-up meetings and maintain visual management boards
Implement and sustain 5S, standard work, takt planning, and other Lean tools
Identify waste in processes and drive structured kaizen/3P events
Develop and maintain capacity models and process flow mapping
Train and mentor associates on electromechanical assembly skills, safety practices, and Lean methods
Conduct performance reviews, manage attendance, and maintain labor discipline
Foster a culture of accountability, problem-solving, and teamwork
Work closely with Production Planning, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality to ensure material availability, manage changes, and support new product introductions
Provide feedback for manufacturability improvements and assist in building pilot units
Qualification
Required
3–5+ years of experience in electromechanical assembly, aerospace assembly, or related environment
Previous supervisory or lead experience in manufacturing
Strong understanding of Lean manufacturing principles (5S, standard work, visual management, flow)
Hands-on ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and build documentation
Experience with ERP systems and production reporting
Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment
Preferred
Experience in unmanned systems, aerospace, or defense manufacturing
IPC-A-610, IPC-WHMA-A-620, or similar certification
Experience supporting NPI (New Product Introduction)
Working knowledge of root-cause analysis tools (5 Why, Fishbone, A3)
Benefits
Generous annual equity package
Potential bonuses
Company
FlightWave Aerospace - A Red Cat Company
FlightWave Aerospace is a division of Red Cat, focused on delivering extended short-range, endurance-optimized uncrewed aircraft for mission-critical operations.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.9MKey Investors
United States Air ForceSnowpoint VenturesBreakout Labs
2024-09-17Grant· $1.9M
2024-06-11Acquired
2022-03-15Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Trent Lukaczyk
CTO & Co-Founder
Recent News
2025-10-10
Red Cat Holdings, Inc.
2025-04-07
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