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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.​

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Teledyne Microwave Solutions has over 50 years of experience in the design, development, and manufacture of sophisticated microwave/RF components and integrated assemblies for the most demanding challenges. Our products and capabilities are sought after by civilian and military organizations spanning numerous global markets, including Aviation, Communication, Electronic Warfare (EW/ECM/CIED), Industrial, Missile/UAV, Radar, Satcom, Space, and Test and Measurement. Teledyne Microwave Solutions invests heavily in research and development to maintain the ability to offer the world’s most advanced MW/RF capabilities for current and emerging challenges.

Teledyne Microwave Solutions is hiring a Senior Manufacturing Manager to oversee all operations within the designated manufacturing domain, ensuring alignment with production targets, quality standards, and cost objectives. The role involves prioritizing production schedules based on factors such as product launches, equipment efficiency, and material availability. Responsibilities include devising and executing procedures and budgets, offering recommendations on budgetary allocations, including capital expenditures and labor costs, and determining manpower needs and scheduling for designated areas. The Senior Manufacturing Manager provides leadership to the production team, striving to enhance customer satisfaction through timely delivery of high-quality products. Additionally, this person wil spearhead cross-training initiatives for both products and personnel across various domains and offer constructive feedback on new designs to enhance manufacturability.

Position Responsibilities:

• Meets gross margin and revenue objective for the product line.

• Manages complex revenue flow for multiple sub-departments.

• Works closely with support groups to coordinate activities required to make weekly shipments.

• Cultivates a culture of excellence (effective communication, teaming process, high quality connections, diversity & inclusion, trust & respect, collaboration, clear roles, adaptability, conflict management, accountability etc.)

• Drives continuous improvement of key process indicators (KPI) for revenue, on-time delivery, PoNC, PDBL, and cross training.

• Develops Supervisors and subordinates to increase efficiency and effectiveness of the group’s abilities.

• Oversees cross-training and development of manufacturing staff.

• Plans, manages, and coordinates capital equipment.

• Participates in helping to define the manufacturing flow and documentation for the group.

• Develops and executes integrated departmental plans, policies and procedures and provides input on departmental business and technical strategies, goals, and objectives.

• Develops and maintains relationships/partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, factory support and direct reports.

• Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes.

• Mentors leaders and teammates across the site in the art of winning together and personal/professional development.

• Drives and leads talent investment by being a sponsor, mentor, and coach.

• Supports succession planning as well as driving the strategy around diversity and equity.

• Ability to lead via influence and work across functions & organizations.

• Business acumen to know when to lead via engagement vs. requirement/policy to ensure safety/quality.

• This position is expected to be 100% onsite.

Required Skills / Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in defense, aerospace, fabrication, or manufacturing environments.

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline (i.e. electrical, mechanical, industrial) from an accredited college or university, Master's degree preferred.

• 3+ years of demonstrated leadership experience, overseeing diverse teams, initiatives, or projects to achieve business objectives.

• Show a proven track record of driving and influencing change.

• Must be well-versed in leading cross-functional teams.

• Strong involvement in continuous process improvement initiatives.

• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with RF/Microwave test and assembly equipment is highly preferred.

• Possess Lean Six Sigma and 5S certifications.

• 3+ years of experience in assembly/test and/or fabrication.

• Demonstrate experience in applying Lean principles.

• Showcase experience in coaching, guiding, and mentoring teams.

• Demonstrate proficiency in influencing managers or non-managers to meet schedules or resolve technical or operational issues.

• Possess experience with Quality Management Systems.

Salary Range:

Pay Transparency

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. ​