Product Line Manager - Defense Electronics Manufacturing

Teledyne FLIR LLC$120K — $160K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline required.
  • Minimum 3 years in technical product management, preferably in defense or electronics manufacturing.
  • Experience managing product line P&L, including forecasting and cash flow.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective internal and external interaction.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is desirable.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen due to defense industry regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee product lifecycle from concept to end-of-life, ensuring customer satisfaction and quality standards.
  • Develop and execute growth strategies including market analysis and competitive positioning.
  • Act as primary contact for customers to build relationships and address product matters.
  • Manage product line P&L, driving revenue forecasting and margin optimization.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product success and resolve issues.
  • Prepare and present updates and forecasts to internal stakeholders and customers.
  • Travel up to 20% to customer sites for meetings and engagements.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in mission-critical sectors within aerospace and defense.
  • Engagement in product management with a focus on strategic growth and profitability.
  • Exposure to cross-functional collaboration across engineering, operations, and sales teams.
  • Potential for career advancement within a growing technology company.
  • Strong commitment to ethical business practices and community engagement.
Full Job Description
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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

Lead operational excellence in defense electronics with Teledyne! For decades, we've delivered mission-critical technologies for aerospace and defense.

Job Summary:

The Product Line Manager will be responsible for the overall management, growth, and profitability of a key product line (3-5 family of products) within our defense electronics manufacturing business. This role is based in Torrance, CA and directly reports to the Business Unit General Manager. The successful candidate will serve as the primary interface between the company and its customers, ensuring alignment of business objectives, market requirements, and operational execution.

Detailed Description:
  • Product Line Management: Oversee the full product lifecycle from concept through end-of-life, ensuring products meet customer requirements, quality standards, cost targets, on-time-delivery and customer satisfaction. This will also include ownership of quote/bid development for the product types in the product line family
  • Growth Strategy: Develop and execute strategies for product line growth, including market analysis, competitive positioning, forecasts, and new business development/capture. This includes margin improvement opportunities (pricing, mix, cost reduction, yield, automation, etc)
  • Customer Interface: Serve as the primary point of contact for customers on all product-related matters, building strong relationships and ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Financial Management: Own the product line Profit & Loss (P&L) statement, including revenue forecasting, margin management, and cash flow optimization. Analyze financial performance and implement corrective actions as needed to achieve business targets.
  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with engineering, operations, supply chain, and sales teams to drive product success and resolve issues.
  • Internal & External Communication: Prepare and present regular status updates, forecasts, and reports for internal stakeholders, as well as clear and professional communications with external customer contacts. Escalate and resolve delivery/customer satisfaction issues related to the product line
  • Up to 20% travel to customer sites/business meetings


Requirements:
  • Education: Bachelor of Science (BS) degree required (preferably in Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline).
  • Experience: Minimum of 3 years in technical product management, preferably within the defense or electronics manufacturing sector.
  • Financial Acumen: Demonstrated experience managing P&L, forecasting, margin analysis, and cash flow for a product line or business unit.
  • Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with both internal teams and external customers.
  • Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
  • Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen due to defense industry requirements.


Preferred Skills/Experience:
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
  • Results-oriented and proactive approach to driving business objectives
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
  • High level of integrity and professionalism


Range: $140k-$160k

Salary Range:
$120,300.00-$160,400.000

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 conducts background checks on qualified applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, education verification, employment history and verification, criminal convictions, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR & driving history), reference check, credit checks/credit history and drug testing. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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.

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