Operations Manager

Emcore Corporation; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

EMCORE LLC in Concord, CA is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily manufacturing in an aerospace production environment focused on quartz MEMS. You will ensure safe, efficient operations and drive yield improvements through lean methods.

You will lead cross-functional teams, develop staffing plans, manage KPIs, and align with AS9100/ISO9001 standards while guiding continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of supervision/management in aerospace, defense, or complex precision electronics manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 or similar quality standards and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma or other CI methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day production activities across assigned manufacturing areas.
• Develop staffing plans, shift schedules, labor allocation, and skills training.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001 and related aerospace standards.
• Drive throughput, productivity and cost improvements while maintaining quality and safety.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and PM to support production readiness.
• Develop, monitor and adapt KPIs such as on-time delivery, scrap/rework, cycle time, and labor efficiency.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for production challenges.
• Manage production equipment, tooling needs, preventive maintenance priorities, and facility support.
• Support development, planning, and execution for new product introductions and process changes.
• Prepare operations reports and present performance updates to leadership.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.

Skills

People management

Aerospace manufacturing

Lean/Six Sigma

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job Title/Code: Operations Manager

Department: Operations

Reports To: Vice President Operations

Job Type: Exempt Location: Concord, CA, 100% onsite

At EMCORE LLC, we're committed to attracting and nurturing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about their work. Our employees share a common purpose-supporting our customers' missions while pursuing their own professional growth. We foster an inclusive and engaging workplace culture where innovation, collaboration, and work-life balance thrive. Core to our values is a steadfast commitment to excellence, community engagement, and integrity in everything we do.

About EMCORE LLC

EMCORE LLC is a leading independent provider of advanced inertial navigation solutions for the aerospace, defense, commercial, and industrial sectors. As pioneers in fiber optic gyros and Quartz MEMS technologies, we drive innovation across a wide range of navigation applications.

Position Summary

The Operations Manager oversees and manages daily manufacturing operations within an aerospace production environment manufacturing quartz MEMS (QMEMS), ensuring products are built safely, efficiently, and to stringent quality standards. This role focuses on operational excellence, continuous improvement, resource planning, and leading cross-functional teams to meet customer, regulatory, and organizational requirements and will be instrumental in driving yield improvement within a highly complex operating environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day‑to‑day production activities across assigned manufacturing areas and report daily through Business Unit Team meetings on shipments progress.
• Develop and manage staffing plans, shift schedules, labor allocation, and skills training.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace industry standards, regulations, and certifications (such as AS9100, ISO 9001).
• Drive throughput, productivity, and cost improvements while maintaining quality and safety in alignment with Business Unit objectives.
• Implement and sustain productivity efforts, process optimization, and waste‑reduction initiatives in support of annual plan CapEx and productivity targets and timelines.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management to support production readiness and resolve issues.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and adapt KPIs such as on‑time delivery, scrap/rework, cycle time, customer satisfaction, safety metrics, and labor efficiency.
• In partnership with Quality, lead root‑cause analysis and corrective actions for production challenges, quality escapes, or process deviations.
• Manage production equipment, tooling needs, preventive maintenance priorities, and facility support requirements.
• Support development, planning, and execution for new product introductions, process changes, and technology upgrades.
• Prepare operations reports and present performance updates to leadership.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of supervision and or management experience in aerospace, defense, or complex precision electronics manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 aerospace or similar quality standards, production documentation, process controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams, manage priorities, and solve problems in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Ability to manage and analyze data to support strategic operational decisions.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. (U.S. citizenship or Permanent Resident).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Formal lean or Six Sigma certification.
• Experience with quartz-based MEMS or inertial sensor products (gyroscopes and accelerometers).
• Experience with cleanroom environments (ISO Class 5-8).
• Background in high‑mix / low‑volume aerospace production environments.

*This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. EMCORE LLC reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Salary

The position offers a salary range of $140 - $175K annually, depending on the candidate's experience, skill set, and overall qualifications.

*As a federal contractor, we are required to have all candidates offered employment to pass a criminal background check prior to starting employment.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

Separate from employment eligibility (Form I-9), US export license requirements may apply before the Company can provide certain non- "U.S. persons" with access to specific technology, software, and hardware that may be necessary for a position. As such, this position may require ITAR or EAR clearance, consistent with the U.S. citizenship or Permanent Resident requirement stated above.

EMCORE LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

*As a federal contractor, we are required to have all candidates offered employment to pass a criminal background check prior to starting employment.