Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors to first responders, soldiers in battlefield scenarios, and beyond.
About the role:
As a Production Supervisor at Skydio, you’ll be responsible for running an end-to-end assembly and test line, producing the world’s most advanced autonomous drones. You will have a team of up to 45 technicians and leads reporting directly to you. You’ll work closely with the Planning Team to set production schedules, the Engineering team for troubleshooting and support, and the Inventory Control team to make sure you’ve got the right materials to meet your targets. This is a people leadership position that emphasizes the ability to foster teamwork and accountability in a fast-paced, high-quality environment.
How you'll make an impact:
- Balances capacity against demand plan to ensure production goals and KPIs are being met
- Recruit and manage assembly technicians
- Ensures approved processes are followed (SOPs, Quality, Test, Defect Reporting and Tracking)
- Fosters a learning and problem-solving environment
- Escalates issues to quality, supply, hardware, and software design teams as required
What makes you a good fit:
- Familiarity with electromechanical assembly and digital testing platforms
- Comfortable using a variety of software solutions (Jira, NetSuite, Slack, etc.) for work orders, production control, inventory management, and communication
- Highly organized with great communication skills
- Ability to lead short-term and longer-term projects simultaneously
- Attention to detail with emphasis on quality and efficiency over quantity
- Drives continuous improvement - able to build flexible and sustainable solutions that scale
Compensation: At Skydio, our compensation packages for regular, full-time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of stock options, and comprehensive benefits packages. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles. The annual base salary range for this position is $94,000 - $134,000. Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long-term financial growth, and we ensure all regular, full-time employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company's success. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s group health insurance plans. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to receive the following benefits: Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan. This position and all associated benefits are subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as the Company’s policies and eligibility criteria.
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At Skydio we believe that diversity drives innovation. We have created a multidisciplinary environment that embraces the power of diverse perspectives to create elegant solutions for complex problems. We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture.
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