Shift:
The regular hours for this position are day shift.

Job Description:

The Production Manager - Advanced Cryogenic Systems Manufacturing is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations for highly engineered cryogenic and precision electromechanical systems.

This role owns day-to-day manufacturing execution, workforce capability, operational discipline, and performance outcomes in a technical production environment.

This leader directly manages manufacturing employees and partners cross-functionally to ensure safe, high-quality, and on-time production. This role does not manage supervisors.

Key Responsibilities:

Manufacturing Operations Leadership

• Lead daily production operations for advanced cryogenic and precision electromechanical systems.

• Own performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and labor effectiveness.

• Set production priorities, manage resource needs, and drive escalation and recovery actions.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, safety requirements, and operational procedures.

• Maintain production discipline through clear expectations, standard work, and effective handoffs.

Cross-Functional and Systems Leadership

• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, Facilities, and other stakeholders to support production goals.

• Support manufacturing readiness, product transitions, and build execution for complex technical products.

• Use production data and performance metrics to identify risks, remove barriers, and improve execution.

• Support adoption of manufacturing systems, tools, and standard work practices.

• Communicate production status, risks, and recovery plans to leadership and cross-functional partners.

People Leadership & Organizational Capability

• Lead, coach, and develop manufacturing employees in a technical production environment.

• Establish clear expectations for safety, quality, workmanship, documentation, teamwork, and schedule execution.

• Support onboarding, training, cross-training, and skills development to build workforce capability.

• Promote an inclusive, accountable, and safety-focused work environment.

• Partner with Human Resources on staffing, employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning.

Continuous Improvement & Performance Optimization

• Drive improvements in throughput, cycle time, first-pass quality, rework reduction, and productivity.

• Use structured problem solving and root cause analysis to address recurring operational issues.

• Improve workflow efficiency, production readiness, and operational discipline.

• Promote a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and customer-focused execution.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience leading manufacturing teams in a production or technical operations environment.

• Experience managing production schedules, workforce resources, operational priorities, and performance metrics.

• Experience partnering with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, and other functions to resolve production constraints.

• Experience in semiconductor equipment, cryogenic systems, precision instrumentation, aerospace, medical device, advanced electronics, industrial automation, or related industries.

• Experience with lean manufacturing, new product introduction, manufacturing readiness, or process improvement initiatives.

Working Conditions / Additional Information:

• Work is performed in a manufacturing and technical production environment.

• Position requires time on the production floor and interaction with engineering, quality, and testing organizations.

• May require support for urgent production priorities, issue escalation, and changing customer or business needs.

• Must follow applicable safety, quality, documentation, and operational requirements.

Skills:
Change Management, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Cryogenic Systems, Electromechanical Assembly, Key Performance Indicators (KPI) Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Problem Solving, Production Planning, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Team Leadership, Workforce Development

Education & Experience:
Minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience | Required

Pay Range:
$109,300.00 - $143,430.00

Pay Range Explained:
This role in Boulder, Colorado pays between $109,300.00 and $143,430.00 per year, depending on your experience, skills, and background. Pay may vary in other locations. We offer a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, a 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), and paid time off. You'll also be eligible for quarterly profit-sharing bonuses and flexible spending or savings accounts.