HOV Seat Build Supervisor

Job ID: 4427666

Location:
Fort Worth (USA)
Job function:
Research & Development

As an international brand company with German roots, we at RECARO pursue the vision of improving the performance of people in motion like no other. In keeping with our tradition, Safety, Quality, and Ingenious Design are at the core of all that we do. This allows us to exceed the expectations of our customers every day and make performance something you can feel: Feel Performance.

In addition to RECARO Holding and RECARO Child Safety, our corporate group also includes RECARO Aircraft Seating headquartered in Schwäbisch Hall. We develop, produce, and market innovative seats for economy and business class, which meet the highest standards when it comes to comfort, lightweight construction, and design. As an internationally renowned brand, we are one of the world’s three largest suppliers of aircraft seats with our premium products. To enhance our team, we are looking to fill the following position at our site in Fort Worth at the earliest possible date:

HOV Seat Build Supervisor

Overview

Supervise a team of prototype technicians and Test Seat build assemblers. Prioritize tasks in support of company programs, in coordination with the Stress/Simulation and HOV Seat Build Manager, Platform Engineering, and Sales teams if applicable. Plan and execute the goals of the department, including personnel training and development, and addition of new skills and capabilities. Provide technical, personnel, and leadership support of the daily activities associated with the Prototype department and Test Seat Build department with general supervision.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise internal prototype builds, developmental test seats and Certification test seats.
  • Coordinate between internal departments (Platform Engineering, Testing, Program Management, Quality, Logistics, Planning and Purchasing). Coordinate a build schedule that will satisfy all parties involved.
  • Effectively communicate and elevate issues impacting the daily performance of the prototype seat build and test seat build from Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Logistics to the Stress/Simulation and HOV Seat Build Manager.?
  • Motivate and lead the team to meet company goals.
  • Ensure Prototype equipment’s are maintained and operated safely.
  • Ensure all equipment is updated, calibrated, and in accordance with quality standards.?
  • Train technicians on equipment usage in the Prototyping department and Test seat build department.  
  • Train technicians on creation of deviation lists for test articles; ballasting of test articles, in accordance with the instructions provided by engineering team.
  • Create procedures and process for the Prototype department and Test Seat build department.?
  • Review and Maintain daily attendance reports.
  • Maintain a safe, clean and organized workplace; Conduct regular housekeeping audits.
  • Support and maintain 5S initiatives.
  • Conduct performance evaluation for Prototype and Test seat build technicians

Qualifications

Education:

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Associates or Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Relevant work experience in lieu of degree accepted.

Experience:

  • Degree + 4 years’ (or no degree and 8+ years) of aircraft seat assembly or closely relevant & related experience. Knowledgeable of the entire seat assembly process.
  • Exceptional organizational skills, self-motivation, a sense of urgency and sensitivity to short and changing deadlines, and a detail-oriented style are required
  • Proven track record of leading a team through the development of complex mechanical systems
  • Ability to lead and facilitate effective meetings.
  • Proven experience in problem solving and root cause analysis.
  • Experience with Lean Methodology.
  • Must be able to read and interpret blueprints or technical drawings and Bill of Materials.
  • Knowledge of aviation legislations, quality and environmental requirements and standards of quality management are preferred (FAA Part 21, EASA Part 21, AS 9100, ISO 14001).
  • Experience using Teamcenter and SAP is preferred.

Computer Skills:

  • Intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required [specifically – basic formulas, data collection, categorize and sort, reports. (want capability to gather and analyze data. In MS Word, professional typing and business writing)
  • SAP knowledge

Certificates and Licenses:

  • Lean/Six Sigma is a plus

You will be a perfect fit for our team if you are enthusiastic about innovative products, enjoy setting ambitious goals, love taking on responsibility, are motivated by an environment of appreciative, trusting collaboration, and have a strong creative drive. In return, we promise to give you the freedom to develop your potential with individual development opportunities and will provide you with the necessary competencies to increase your personal responsibility so that you can face the future together with RECARO.

Our recruiting team looks forward to receiving your application. Your personal information will be kept confidential. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business needs.

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