Director of Technical Operations

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City of Syracuse (NY)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 210,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Retirement and insurance benefits

Profit sharing programs

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturing organization seeks a Director of Technical Operations in Syracuse, NY. The role involves strategic leadership in engineering functions and driving operational excellence. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of experience in metallurgical manufacturing, a relevant degree, and strong leadership skills. The position includes competitive benefits and relocation assistance for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

10+ years of progressive technical management experience within metallurgical manufacturing environments.
Proven expertise in melting, formulation, and processing of alloy products.
Exceptional communication, leadership, and decision-making skills, with the ability to thrive in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and tactical leadership for Process Engineering, Product Engineering, and Laboratory functions.
Drive operational excellence to embed a Zero Defects mindset.
Oversee technical support for operations focused on process control and yield improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Problem Solving

Technical Expertise

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Material Science, Metallurgy or similar

M.S./Ph.D. preferred

Tools

SPC

MSA

PFMEA

Job description

Base pay range

$180,000.00/yr - $210,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

A globally reputable and rapidly growing multi-billion-dollar aerospace manufacturing organization is seeking to hire a senior-level Director of Technical Operations to lead engineering and metallurgical functions for a multi-site business unit. Reporting VP/General Manager, this position will be based out of the company’s New York state production location. This is a permanent, direct-hire opportunity.

Primary Responsibilities:

Provide strategic and tactical leadership for Process Engineering, Product Engineering, and Laboratory functions to ensure high performance in product quality and process reliability.
Drive operational excellence and cultural transformation initiatives to embed a Zero Defects mindset across all technical functions.
Oversee technical support for technical operations with a focus on process control, yield improvement, and scrap reduction.
Develop and manage department budgets, approve capital expenditures, and support raw material purchasing and sales contract technical reviews.
Serve as the technical liaison for customer support, complaint resolution, and industry engagement through forums, seminars, and technical committees.
Direct root cause analysis using SPC, MSA, PFMEA, and 8D methodologies to resolve issues and strengthen the company’s internal and external quality reputation.
Build, mentor, and develop high-performing engineering teams across multiple facilities, aligning technical expertise with business objectives.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Material Science, Metallurgy or similar. M.S./Ph.D. preferred.
10+ years of progressive technical management experience within metallurgical manufacturing environments.
Proven expertise in melting, formulation, and processing of alloy products.
Strong proficiency in SPC, MSA, PFMEA, and 8D problem-solving tools.
Exceptional communication, leadership, and decision-making skills, with the ability to thrive in high-pressure environments.

Our client offers an outstanding portfolio of retirement and insurance benefits, profit sharing programs, and rewards performance and entrepreneurial spirit with additional promotional opportunities. Relocation assistance is available to highly qualified candidates outside of the local geographic area.

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