Aerospace Operations Leader: Nadcap, NDT & Lean

Magellan Aerospace Corporation; West Babylon (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive benefits package

Positive work-life balance

Excellent career progression

Employee Assistance Program

Fully paid Tuition Assistance Program

Free parking

Job summary

Magellan Aerospace, Processing New York, has an exciting Operations Manager role overseeing metal surface treatment, NDT, and shot peening operations. You will lead safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives within budget, driving continuous improvement and Lean/6S across facilities.

The position reports to the Division Manager and requires managing maintenance, EHS, and regulatory compliance in a highly regulated aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Progressive operations leadership experience in metal surface treatment, NDT and shot peening.
• Experience maintaining Nadcap merit and AS9100 certification with minimal findings.
• Knowledge of aerospace finishes, NDT methods, and environmental regs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement plans to efficiently utilize materials, labor, and equipment to meet customer delivery, quality, and cost expectations in metal surface treatment, NDT, and shot peening operations
• Lead daily operations to ensure compliance with aerospace customer specifications, Nadcap requirements, and internal process controls
• Suggest, lead, and direct improvements to machinery, chemical processing lines, NDT and shot peening equipment, production systems, and methods of work to achieve divisional goals
• Manage and optimize supply chain activities, including procurement of coatings, chemicals and consumables, production planning, demand management, master scheduling, shipping/receiving, and warehousing
• Identify and implement best-in-class technologies, automation, and infrastructure appropriate for aerospace special processes and business scale
• Establish and maintain appropriate inventory targets for raw materials, chemicals, WIP, and finished goods while ensuring compliance with shelf-life and regulatory requirements
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement aligned with Lean/6S principles
• Plan and manage operational plans and departmental budgets, ensuring alignment with financial targets and business strategy
• Research, justify, and recommend capital investment plans (equipment, processing lines, automation) to improve capacity, capability, efficiency, and profitability
• Drive daily schedule execution and maximize utilization of critical assets, identifying and resolving bottlenecks
• Establish, monitor, and drive performance through KPIs (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory), ensuring actions are taken to achieve targets
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and customer requirements, including Nadcap, AS9100, ISO14001, OSHA, ITAR, and internal policies and procedures
• Ensure supply chain synchronization and adherence to production plans, minimizing disruptions and delays
• Oversee equipment reliability and facility maintenance programs, including preventive and corrective maintenance for processing lines, paint shop, NDT, and shot peening equipment
• Provide strong leadership, communication, and direction to Operations and Supply Chain teams to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Inventory objectives
• Proactively identify operational risks and constraints (capacity, compliance, supply chain), develop mitigation plans, and escalation issues as needed
• Partner with external stakeholders, EHS, Quality, and Finance teams to identify energy‑saving, waste reduction, and sustainability initiatives, including support for grants and funding opportunities
• Drive audit readiness and successful outcomes for internal, customer, and Nadcap audits
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Operations leadership

Lean manufacturing

Nadcap experience

AS9100

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Operations Management

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

MES systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Magellan Aerospace, Processing New York, has an exciting Operations Manager role overseeing metal surface treatment, NDT, and shot peening operations. You will lead safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives within budget, driving continuous improvement and Lean/6S across facilities.

The position reports to the Division Manager and requires managing maintenance, EHS, and regulatory compliance in a highly regulated aerospace environment.