Supervisor, Avionics Manufacturing - Electro Mechanical

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a technical field, with a strong preference for candidates with a background in electronics or electro-mechanical assembly manufacturing, preferably within the aerospace or defense industry.
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role, with demonstrated ability to guide, motivate, and manage production teams.
• High School Diploma or equivalency certificate.

• In-depth understanding of electronics and electro-mechanical manufacturing processes including SMT (Surface Mount Technology), through-hole soldering, hand soldering, rework and repair, conformal coating, potting, electro-mechanical integration, and functional/electrical testing.
• IPC J-STD-001 CIS or CIT certification, with the ability to train, evaluate, and certify technicians to IPC soldering workmanship standards.
• Working knowledge of and experience operating within a formal quality management system such as AS9100, ISO 9001, or equivalent.
• Solid working knowledge of IPC J-STD-001 soldering standards; IPC J-STD-001 CIS (Certified IPC Specialist) or CIT (Certified IPC Trainer) certification is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with complementary IPC standards including:
• IPC-A-610 (Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies)
• IPC-7711/7721 (Rework, Modification, and Repair of Electronic Assemblies)

• J-STD-004/005/006 (Requirements for Flux, Solder Paste, and Solder Alloys)
• Experience with ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) control practices and compliance with ANSI/ESD S20.20 standards in an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Experience creating and maintaining manufacturing documentation such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions, Routers, and Inspection Criteria aligned with IPC J-STD-001.
• Experience with CAD or EDA tools (such as Altium, Siemens NX, or similar) for reviewing electronic assembly drawings, schematics, and BOMs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to perform structured root cause analysis (RCA) and implement effective corrective actions for soldering and assembly defects.
• Hands-on experience with functional testing, electrical testing, and troubleshooting of electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and process improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen) as applied to electronics manufacturing.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to interface effectively with engineering, quality, and program management teams.
• Strong attention to detail and an unwavering commitment to producing assemblies that meet or exceed IPC J-STD-001 Class 3 acceptance criteria.

• Availability to work second shift on a consistent schedule, with willingness to work overtime or weekends to support critical production milestones.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand.

is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.

U.S.

EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing.

This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.