DOD Skillbridge Production Supervisor

ST Engineering MRAS is a world-leading manufacturer of complex aerostructures including nacelle systems and specialized structural components of the airframe. It supplies and supports these products for engine makers, airplane manufacturers and aircraft operators. Located on Maryland's Chesapeake Bay near Baltimore, MRAS has a 1.4-million sq. ft. facility situated on 180 acres – where the company and its predecessors have designed, built, and equipped civil and military aircraft for over 95 years.

In addition to MRAS' design, development and manufacturing capabilities, the company provides technical support, spares, and other services for its products.

Location: ST Engineering MRAS – Middle River, Maryland

Program: DoD Skill Bridge Supervisor Training Program

Focus Areas: Composite Bonding & Thrust Reverser Assembly

Reports To: Production Manager / Operations Leadership

Launch your leadership journey as a Skill Bridge 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.

The Skill Bridge 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 Skill Bridge period, the supervisor will gain technical oversight capabilities, workforce management skills, and operational fluency within MRAS facilities.

• 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…