Director, High‑Reliability Electronics Manufacturing

Defense Search; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Search is seeking a Director of Manufacturing Operations in San Diego, CA. The role leads a high-reliability electronics product line, driving safety, quality, delivery, and productivity while managing budgets and schedules.

Ideal candidates will have advanced manufacturing leadership within electronics, a strong track record in Lean/Six Sigma, and expertise using data analytics to improve cost, cycle time, and yield.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, or related technical discipline required.
• Progressive manufacturing leadership experience in electronics/electrical components.
• Strong data analytics to drive process improvements.
• Lean and Six Sigma methodologies demonstrated in prior roles.
• Experience owning operating budget and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for manufacturing operations of a high-reliability electronics product line.
• Establish measurable goals and drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
• Own the operating plan and budget for the product line.
• Develop production schedules and capacity plans to meet demands.
• Lead continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and data analytics.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Quality to meet contracts and specs.
• Support new product introduction and transition to production.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Data analytics

Leadership

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline

MBA or MS preferred

Tools

AS9100 awareness

Job description

Defense Search is seeking a Director of Manufacturing Operations in San Diego, CA. The role leads a high-reliability electronics product line, driving safety, quality, delivery, and productivity while managing budgets and schedules.

Ideal candidates will have advanced manufacturing leadership within electronics, a strong track record in Lean/Six Sigma, and expertise using data analytics to improve cost, cycle time, and yield.