Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering (or related field)
10-15 years of aerospace/defense operations management experience
Minimum 7 years in senior leadership managing 50+ employees
Current ITAR compliance training required
AS9100D Lead Auditor and Six Sigma Black Belt preferred
Responsibilities
Strategically manage production flow across multiple shifts
Set the Operations strategy aligned with growth goals
Strengthen and build department resources with growth strategies
Empower the team to support departmental goals using incentives
Drive continuous improvement in product quality and safety
Benefits
Full-time position with growth opportunities
Focus on professional development and team empowerment
Engagement in high-impact aerospace and defense projects
Opportunity to lead a large team in a dynamic environment
Commitment to regulatory compliance and quality standards
Full Job Description
Job Title: Operations Manager
Job ID: 699
Location: Melbourne, FL
Department: Manufacturing Operations
Reports To: General Manager
Job Type: Full Time
Summary:
As our Operations Manager, you will be responsible for leading manufacturing operations across multiple large-scale aerospace and defense projects, ensuring AS9100D compliance while directing the assembly, tuning, and testing of highly reliable cables and interconnect solutions for spaceflight and critical defense applications.
Leadership & Core Responsibilities
Strategic Ownership
Operational Management: Strategically manage production flow across multiple shifts to meet forecasted deliveries and drive continuous improvement in product quality, safety, and operational procedures.
Strategy Alignment: Set the Operations strategy that aligns with Ruggedized short and long-term growth goals, ensuring focus on department goals and complementary success.
Team Leadership & Technical Execution
Team Development: Strengthen and build department resources with growth strategies in mind, aligning personnel and utilizing cross-training to achieve results.
Goal Empowerment: Empower the team to take action supporting departmental goals and objectives using new incentive ideas.
Position Requirements
Education & Technical Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering (or related field).
Experience: 10-15 years of aerospace/defense operations management with progressive leadership; minimum 7 years senior leadership managing 50+ employees.
Industry Domain: Aerospace/Defense manufacturing.
Regulatory Compliance: Current ITAR compliance training and strict adherence required.
Certifications & Competencies
Certifications: AS9100D Lead Auditor and Six Sigma Black Belt (preferred).
Systems Proficiency: Google Workspace, SmartView, Salesforce, ADP, Syspro, QMS, Planful, AwardCo.
