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Castelion

Supervisor – R&D (Nightshift)

Torrance, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Sep 17, 2026

Location
Torrance, CA
19951 Mariner Ave, Torance, CA 90503
Experience
5+ years in aerospace manufacturing; 3+ years in a supervisory or lead technician role.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in an associated field.
Visa sponsorship
Employment is contingent upon the ability to access applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing. If the role is designated as requiring a security clearance or other government authorization, employment may also depend on obtaining and maintaining it and meeting any applicable citizenship or eligibility requirements.

About the job

Supervises the nightshift R&D technicians and shop-floor operations supporting Castelion’s Blackbeard program and LRIP production goals.

What you'll do

  • Manage, hire, develop, and supervise nightshift technicians, including performance management for a staff of up to 30.
  • Oversee shop-floor schedules, workflow, tooling and consumable inventory, training, and required team skillsets.
  • Track and deliver R&D shop commitments while driving continuous process improvement.

What they ask for

  • 5+ years in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
  • 3+ years in a supervisory or lead technician role.
  • Intimate knowledge of MES software.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor’s degree in an associated field.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Tools

MES

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First seen Oct 28, 2026 · Last verified Nov 5, 2026 (UTC)