Lead AIT Production Engineer

Loft Orbital

1. Production Floor & Manpower Management

• Plan, allocate, and monitor technician workload based on production priorities and schedules.
• Coordinate daily activities with planners and supervisors to ensure on-time project delivery.
• Monitor floor capacity and provide real-time updates on workload, bottlenecks, and resource needs.

2. Technician Oversight & Support

• Supervise and guide production technicians in assembly, integration, and testing (AIT) activities.
• Provide hands-on technical support when required, ensuring proper task execution.
• Oversee and track technician training, ensuring readiness, compliance, and skill development.
• Foster a culture of safety, discipline, and continuous learning on the production floor.

3. Production / Test Station Management

• Ensure production and test stations are operational, calibrated, and compliant with cleanroom requirements.
• Oversee allocation and readiness of tools, fixtures, and ground support equipment (GSE).
• Coordinate maintenance and troubleshooting of production stations with engineering and facilities teams.

4. Process Adherence & Troubleshooting

• Ensure adherence to work instructions, drawings, SOPs, and quality standards during execution.
• Act as the first responder for production issues, escalating technical challenges to Manufacturing Engineers as needed.
• Contribute to root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions for non-conformances.

5. Collaboration & Reporting

• Act as the operational link between planners, engineers, quality, and technicians.
• Report production progress, manpower usage, and station readiness to supervisors and management.
• Provide feedback to Manufacturing Engineers on process efficiency and technician challenges.