Job Title: Assembly Supervisor Job Description
The Assembly Supervisor oversees all day-to-day operations within the sheet metal assembly department, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and production throughput. This role directs and coordinates daily fabrication activities, leads a performance-based culture through departmental metrics and daily production meetings, and drives continuous improvement and LEAN initiatives. The supervisor ensures that assembly processes for aircraft parts and structures meet specifications, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations while fostering a high-performing, well-trained team.
Responsibilities
Direct and coordinate daily sheet metal fabrication and assembly activities to meet production schedules, quality standards, and customer delivery requirements.
Review production orders and schedules to determine product @types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates, and use this information to plan department operations effectively.
Prepare production schedules and coordinate daily tasks to ensure that output meets established specifications and customer requirements.
Oversee the development and performance of work teams, ensuring efficient and effective achievement of organizational goals and objectives.
Review production and operating reports, identify operational issues, and implement solutions to minimize costs and prevent delays.
Analyze production performance data to measure efficiency, assess goal achievement, and identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
Develop and revise standard operating and working practices to ensure compliance with established procedures and continuous improvement of operations.
Understand and perform assembly functions for aircraft parts and structures, including drilling, filing, filling, reaming, countersinking, dimpling, fastening, fitting, aligning, shimming, riveting, and bonding, with or without jigs and fixtures.
Use scales, calipers, and other measuring equipment to verify part integrity and ensure components meet required specifications.
Establish, implement, and document a comprehensive training program for all manufacturing personnel in the department.
Provide coaching, training, and developmental opportunities to employees to support career progression and skill growth.
Encourage and promote cross-training between departments to build flexibility and broaden team capabilities.
Promote a culture of operational excellence by challenging existing methods, encouraging innovative thinking, and supporting responsible risk-taking to maximize results.
Formulate performance standards aligned with company behaviors, provide ongoing feedback, conduct performance evaluations, and initiate appropriate personnel actions.
Participate in the review of customer specifications and assist in creating specification-specific process codes for the assigned manufacturing area.
Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects within the manufacturing area, and measure the effectiveness of implemented changes.
Ensure all departmental employees understand and follow appropriate Quality Assurance Procedures (QAPs), and conduct periodic self-audits to monitor compliance.
Collaborate with the Quality Department to identify needed changes in QAPs and assist in developing and implementing revised or new procedures.
Participate in and drive the Corrective Action Process in processing departments and support other departments as required.
Ensure manufacturing controls are in place to maintain compliance with all regulatory and customer requirements.
Ensure adherence to corporate policies, initiatives, and Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) requirements within the department.
Use LEAN tools and principles to improve processes, reduce waste, and enhance overall efficiency.
Utilize departmental metrics and daily production meetings to create and promote a performance-based culture.
Perform other related duties as assigned by management to support manufacturing and operational goals.
Essential Skills
At least 5 years of supervisory experience in management, preferably in assembly and sheet metal fabrication.
Proven leadership capabilities that support effective and consistent performance of departmental activities.
Demonstrated ability to supervise, delegate, and follow up on work and tasks assigned to direct reports.
Background in a manufacturing environment, with hands-on familiarity with production operations.
Knowledge of the aerospace industry and its standards and requirements.
Ability to apply LEAN tools and principles to drive process improvements and efficiency gains.
Proficiency using a personal computer and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong judgment and decision-making skills, with the ability to resolve operational issues effectively.
Effective team-building skills and experience acting as a team leader and collaborative team member.
Ability to learn, understand, set up, and operate manufacturing equipment used in sheet metal assembly.
Ability to read basic blueprints and interpret part specifications, including identifying imperfections and nonconformities.
Ability to read and understand work orders, follow written and verbal instructions and procedures, and use appropriate tools and methods to ensure product quality.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in aircraft or aerospace sheet metal assembly environments.
Hands-on experience with assembly techniques such as drilling, filing, reaming, countersinking, dimpling, fastening, fitting, aligning, shimming, riveting, and bonding.
Experience using precision measuring tools such as scales, calipers, and other instruments to verify part integrity.
Experience developing and implementing training programs for manufacturing personnel.
Experience conducting performance evaluations and managing performance standards.
Familiarity with Quality Assurance Procedures and corrective action processes in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Experience participating in or leading continuous improvement and LEAN projects.
Comfort working with customer specifications and translating them into practical manufacturing process codes.
Strong communication skills for coaching, training, and providing feedback to team members.
Ability to promote cross-training and build a flexible, multi-skilled workforce.
Why Work Here?
You will join a well-established aerospace organization that combines decades of industry experience with a strong commitment to innovation and operational excellence. The company focuses on making air and space travel safe and sustainable by leveraging advanced technologies and continuously improving its processes. With multiple locations across North America and a long-standing track record since 1948, you will be part of a stable, growth-oriented environment where engineering expertise and high-quality manufacturing are valued. The culture emphasizes continuous improvement, professional development, and teamwork, offering opportunities to contribute to meaningful aerospace and defense solutions while building your career.
Work Environment
This role is based in an aerospace machine shop supporting major commercial aerospace programs. The environment involves hands-on work with sheet metal fabrication and assembly equipment, precision measuring tools, and production machinery. You will work primarily on a day shift schedule from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., collaborating closely with production, quality, and engineering teams. The setting is a structured manufacturing facility with established safety and EH&S requirements, quality procedures, and performance metrics guiding daily operations. Attire is typical for a production and machine shop environment, where practical, safety-conscious clothing is expected to support safe and efficient work on the shop floor.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Auburn, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $95000.00/yr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution
Competitive wages
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Employee assistance plan for access to counseling, consulting, and other community resources
Wellness program
Tuition assistance
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Auburn, WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Auburn,WA.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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