Avionics Lab & Infrastructure Manager

Mariner - Californiafull time

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Castelioncorporation Avionics Lab & Infrastructure Manager at Castelion leads development, organization, and continuous improvement of Avionics manufacturing and engineering laboratories. The role includes owning lab operations, leading setup of new manufacturing space, and improving manufacturing efficiency.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who takes ownership, solves problems, and drives results. This role offers the opportunity to build and lead a team as operations scale.
Own the organization, operational readiness, and continuous improvement of the Avionics laboratories.
Lead the planning, layout, and setup of new Avionics manufacturing spaces, including equipment, workstations, utilities, and material flow.
Develop value stream maps to identify bottlenecks, improve workflows, and increase manufacturing throughput.
Implement 5S, visual management, and standardized laboratory organization practices.
Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for laboratory equipment, tooling, and infrastructure.
Manage equipment installation, calibration, preventive maintenance, and operational readiness.
Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and facilities teams to resolve infrastructure constraints and improve operational efficiency.
Plan and implement laboratory equipment and infrastructure improvements to support production growth.

Qualification

Bachelor's degree in engineeringExperience with facility layoutsExperience with Lean manufacturingExperience developing equipment SOPsExperience with CAD softwareExperience supporting aerospaceStrong ownership

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, operations, or a related field with 3+ years of relevant experience; or 6+ years of equivalent professional experience.
Hands-on experience in manufacturing operations, engineering laboratories, or similar technical environments.
Experience with facility layouts, equipment installations, and manufacturing workflow improvements.
Experience coordinating cross-functional projects and driving improvements independently.

Preferred

Experience with Lean manufacturing, value stream mapping, 5S, and continuous improvement.
Experience designing manufacturing layouts, optimizing material flow, and developing scalable laboratory infrastructure.
Familiarity with electronics manufacturing, including PCBA, wire harnessing, electrical integration, and testing.
Experience developing equipment SOPs, calibration programs, and preventive maintenance processes.
Experience with CAD software, laboratory equipment, and capital equipment installations.
Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or other complex hardware manufacturing environments.
Strong ownership, problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership skills.
Castelion offers a generous benefits package. Please refer to the bottom of our Careers page for more details.