DOD Skillbridge Production Supervisor

STENA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Launch your leadership journey as a SkillBridge Supervisor with ST Engineering MRAS! This exciting 12-week developmental opportunity allows transitioning service members to gain hands-on leadership experience in aviation manufacturing while mentoring fellow service members and supporting production teams in composite bonding and thrust reverser assembly. You’ll build skills in technical oversight, workforce leadership, and operational excellence while ensuring work meets OEM, regulatory, and MRAS quality and safety standards—preparing you for a successful career in aerospace manufacturing. Position Overview The SkillBridge Supervisor is a developmental leadership role designed to onboard, mentor, and supervise transitioning service members entering the aviation manufacturing environment at ST Engineering MRAS. This supervisor will support production teams specializing in composite bonding and thrust reverser assembly, ensuring adherence to OEM specifications, regulatory requirements, and MRAS quality and safety standards. Over the 12-week SkillBridge period, the supervisor will gain technical oversight capabilities, workforce management skills, and operational fluency within MRAS facilities.

Requirements

Transitioning military service member eligible for DoD SkillBridge
Familiarity with technical publications, safety programs, and maintenance documentation
Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring abilities

Nice To Haves

Mechanical, aviation, or aerospace maintenance experience preferred

Responsibilities

Gain foundational knowledge of MRAS history, culture, and nacelle/thrust reverser product lines.
Understand MRAS organizational structure across engineering, production, and MRO segments.
Conduct facility walk-throughs to identify composite labs, autoclave bonding stations, and thrust reverser assembly bays.
Learn and enforce FAA/EASA Part 145 regulatory compliance, fall protection rules, tool control expectations, and safety protocols.
Review HR policies and supervisor responsibilities, including team management, performance documentation, and operational compliance.
Assess intern and technician strengths to align talent with bonding or thrust reverser pathways.
Interpret and apply MRAS Quality Assurance Manuals, inspection procedures, and documentation requirements.
Ensure proper material traceability, documentation integrity, and regulatory adherence.
Oversee tool audits, material handling processes, and controlled-area usage.
Validate technician completion of safety certifications and equipment training.
Become familiar with program-specific platforms such as CF6-80C2/E1, LEAP-1A, and GEnx systems.
Supervise vacuum bagging, cure cycles, and autoclave processes.
Identify composite defects such as delamination, porosity, and nonconformance.
Ensure accurate blueprint reading and GD&T compliance.
Guide adhesive application, surface prep, corrosion prevention methods, and repair techniques.
Ensure all composite work adheres to OEM repair manuals and FAA standards.
Assign daily tasks based on technician skill level and workflow priorities.
Conduct in-process inspections and ensure alignment with bonding standards.
Enforce chemical handling procedures, PPE requirements, and safe work zones.
Provide performance coaching, on-the-job instruction, and corrective feedback.
Validate documentation accuracy related to operations, rework, inspection findings, and defect tracking.
Coordinate with engineering and quality teams to resolve bonding-related issues.
Gain component-level familiarity with CF6, LEAP, and GEnx thrust reverser systems.
Supervise installation, torque application, fastener verification, and mechanical operations.
Coordinate wiring/actuation integration and interpret technical drawings.
Lead emergency response drills related to thrust reverser deployment failures.
Conduct quality checks, final fit inspections, and regulatory documentation reviews.
Manage assembly line workflow and ensure timely production execution.
Coach team members on torque standards, system integration, and troubleshooting techniques.
Enforce lockout/tagout procedures and equipment handling practices.
Elevate unresolved issues to engineering and participate in technical decision cycles.
Lead final inspection readiness and coordinate cross-functional support with logistics, planning, and customer support.
Assign final technical tasks for SkillBridge interns to demonstrate operational readiness.
Conduct performance reviews evaluating safety, technical proficiency, quality, and teamwork.
Participate in employment transition discussions and full-time placement recommendations.