Manufacturing Supervisor - 1092

We are seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor in our Broomfield, CO location, responsible for the daily management, safety, organization, and operational effectiveness of lab spaces, rapid prototyping, machine shop, and inspection. This role drives execution of 5S and visual management standards, leads Gemba-based continuous improvement activities, and ensures laboratory and prototype capabilities enable efficient product development, process maturation, and manufacturing readiness.

The Supervisor serves as a hands-on leader who coordinates technicians, machinists, inspectors, and lab support personnel while maintaining a safe, organized, and high-performing work environment. This role partners closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Facilities, HSE, and Production teams to support research, development, prototype builds, and manufacturing scale-up activities.

All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate workload across machine shop, prototype fabrication, inspection, and laboratory support functions.
• Oversee laboratory operations, equipment utilization, safety compliance, housekeeping, and maintenance activities.
• Ensure laboratories are organized, controlled, and maintained to support development and production activities.
• Establish standards for equipment calibration, maintenance, asset control, and user training.
• Support laboratory expansion, relocation, and infrastructure improvement projects.
• Drive improvements in machining efficiency, throughput, scheduling, and capacity planning.
• Partner with engineering teams to optimize designs for manufacturability and prototyping effectiveness.
• Oversee receiving, in-process, and final inspection activities supporting engineering and manufacturing operations.
• Ensure inspection resources, tooling, measurement systems, and methods meet organizational requirements.
• Drive standardization of inspection practices and documentation.
• Support calibration management and metrology best practices.
• Own facility-wide 5S implementation and sustainment initiatives.
• Conduct routine audits and establish accountability for workplace organization standards.
• Develop visual management systems supporting safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives.
• Lead corrective actions and continuous improvement projects resulting from audit findings.
• Lead regular Gemba walks across laboratories, machine shops, prototype areas, and support functions.
• Facilitate identification and resolution of safety, quality, flow, and productivity issues.
• Promote a strong safety culture through leadership, training, and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, laboratory protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise, coach, and develop technicians, machinists, inspectors, and support staff.
• Establish performance expectations and provide regular feedback and development opportunities.

YOU MUST HAVE:

• Minimum High School Diploma/GED required
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, laboratory operations, prototyping, machine shop, or technical operations environments.
• Minimum 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience supporting engineering development, prototype builds, or manufacturing operations.
• Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person. defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status
• Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.

WE VALUE:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, Operations, or related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• Experience in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, defense, semiconductor, photonics, quantum technology, or highly regulated industries.
• Experience with CNC machining, fabrication, additive manufacturing, or rapid prototyping technologies.
• Knowledge of metrology, calibration systems, and inspection methodologies.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, visual management, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience managing technical equipment, facilities, or laboratory operations.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Experience implementing Gemba management systems and daily management practices.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar quality management systems