Equipment Technician Supervisor, Optimus

We are seeking an experienced and people-oriented Supervisor to lead our data collection equipment team. The ideal candidate is a proven technical leader who thrives in a hands-on manufacturing environment- accountable for team performance, team development, and operational excellence. You will own day-to-day operations for the team, set clear priorities, develop talent, and partner cross-functionally to deliver high-quality prototype and production hardware. While you remain close to the work, this is a supervisory role with direct responsibility for people, processes, and results.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise a team of equipment technicians assembling prototype and production-level data collection hardware- setting quality standards and holding the team accountable to them Own shift planning and daily prioritization: assign work, balance workload, remove blockers, and ensure the team meets output, quality, and schedule commitments Serve as the primary point of contact on shift for escalations, safety concerns, and stakeholder communications- resolving issues independently and escalating only when appropriate Hire, onboard, coach, and develop team members; conduct performance feedback, address performance gaps, and build a pipeline of qualified talent Facilitate training on assembly procedures, wire harness builds, and activities that are prototype in nature- ensuring consistent execution and continuously raising skill level across the group Drive manufacturing best practices and standard work: own updates to procedures, reduce errors and downtime, and lead continuous improvement on the floor Manage hardware issues end-to-end using internal tracking tools and uphold safety, 5S, and quality standards on the shift

Requirements

Proven experience supervising or leading teams in prototype and manufacturing environments- with direct accountability for people and results- 2+ years leadership experience preferred Strong technical foundation in hardware assembly and of interactions between hardware and software, with the credibility to train others and set standards Demonstrated people-leadership skills: coaching, delegation, performance management, and building an inclusive, high-trust team culture Excellent communication skills- able to set direction for the team, escalate clearly to leadership, and represent the shift with cross-functional partners Highly organized and dependable- able to manage competing priorities, plan capacity, and keep the team on track under pressure Detail-oriented and proactive- you catch issues early, drive root-cause thinking, and close the loop on corrective actions Comfort operating with ownership: you make decisions within your scope, propose solutions, and take responsibility for shift outcomes