Manufacturing Technology Manager

at  Supernal

Supernal is at the forefront of creating emerging mobility solutions that will foster the development of human-centered cities. We are designing a completely new electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft tailored to the mobility needs of future cities. This allows passengers a seamless intermodal journey that safely transports them to their final destination. We fuse research in autonomy, robotics, aviation and services to define a new category of mobility for the world’s communities. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people’s ability to move – whether for work or play.

WHAT WE DO:

The Manufacturing Technology Manager is responsible for developing short and long-term manufacturing solutions to airframe and non-airframe applications. The role is heavily involved in the building of prototype and flight test aircraft as well as incubating technology that will be transitioned to the operations/production team in the long run. The Manufacturing Technology Manager contemplates design for manufacturing from the beginning and ensures a smooth transition into production with the operations team. The role collaborates closely with all technical development teams, including Systems Integration, Interiors/Cabin, Materials & Process, Structural Design and Structural Analysis.
This position will be required to work on-site 5 days a week.

• Provide leadership in developing and maturing of Manufacturing Technologies and Digital Manufacturing Systems
• Create standard processes and procedures within the discipline while interfacing with other stakeholders throughout the conceptual, preliminary, and detail design
• Develop an effective team and its culture
• Ensure proper alignment between Manufacturing Technology Portfolio and product roadmap
• Establish execution planning of technology demonstrator vehicles
• Develop digital manufacturing workflow and test through technology demonstrator vehicles
• Develop effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders and suppliers
• Write SOWs, participate in design trades and reviews, and prepare presentations for various internal and external customers
• Develop design for manufacturing decision workflow based on vehicle performance and cost targets
• Prepare and author various manuals / templates such as design standard and best practices, procedures and processes, specifications, and requirements.
• Lead in troubleshooting manufacturing and assembly issues
• Collaborate with Project Managers to develop a detailed project plan and work breakdown structure (WBS) including required engineering hours, milestones, budgets, and key resources,
• Support identifying new suppliers, maintain relationships with key suppliers, and provide technical support to suppliers
• Requires up to 10% of domestic and international travel
• Other duties as assigned