Wire Shop Manufacturing Supervisor, Electrical & Aerospace
Overview
You take full ownership of daily Wire Shop operations, directing Manufacturing Leads and Technicians to hit safety, quality, and delivery targets. At Bridgeways in Seattle, you lead a team building aerospace and space wiring assemblies. You serve as the technical expert, driving IPC standards and AS9100 compliance. This role blends hands-on leadership with process improvement and customer audits. You will shape production flow and develop your team from day one.
What You'll Do9
- 1Direct daily Wire Shop operations, setting priorities and assigning work to Manufacturing Leads and Technicians.
- 2Coach and develop team members through onboarding, cross-training, and performance reviews to build workforce flexibility.
- 3Monitor labor utilization, throughput, and productivity metrics, adjusting staffing to meet production schedules.
- 4Remove operational barriers in work-in-process and escalate issues impacting safety, quality, or customer commitments.
- 5Serve as the technical resource, troubleshooting production issues and recommending tooling or process improvements.
- 6Implement IPC standards and support AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality systems through audits and corrective actions.
- 7Review new jobs for manufacturability, support RFQ estimates, and coordinate production readiness for new product introductions.
- 8Participate in customer audits and facility tours, presenting production status and KPIs to leadership.
- 9Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and meet departmental budget goals.
Requirements9
- 15+ years in electrical manufacturing with 2+ years leading manufacturing teams.
- 2Aerospace or space manufacturing experience preferred.
- 3Hands-on knowledge of IPC standards for wiring and cable assemblies.
- 4Working knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality management systems.
- 5Experience with new product introductions and process improvement projects.
- 6Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems (ProShop preferred).
- 7Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
- 8Strong analytical skills for production metrics and labor efficiency.
- 9Commitment to safety and quality in a manufacturing floor environment.
Salary Insight
$75 - $87k per year
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