Operations Manager

ESI Motion; Simi Valley (CA); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ESI Motion in Simi Valley, CA, seeks an experienced leader to manage the Test Engineer and Production teams on a day-to-day basis for aerospace and defense electromechanical hardware. You will ensure safe, on-time, and within-budget production while meeting quality and contractual requirements.

Responsibilities include developing manufacturing plans, budgeting capital and labor, driving cost, schedule, and quality improvements, and maintaining regulatory compliance (ESD, ISO9001, AS9100, IPC,

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in electromechanical manufacturing engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 7–10 years' experience in Aerospace, Space, Defense or Specialized Commercial organization with significant emphasis on electronics or electromechanical manufacturing operations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Vendor management and contract skills is desirable.
• Effective communication (written and verbal) and leadership ability.
• Ability to collaborate with other stakeholder disciplines.
• Knowledge of Microsoft products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, etc.
• Space and Defense experience is highly desired.
• Aerospace experience required.

Aufgaben

• Develop planning and lead all aspects of manufacturing operations (Test and Assembly) including safety, plans, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee budgets for equipment expenditures and direct/indirect labor; drive production goals, quality, and cost objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for cost, schedule, and quality results.
• Be accountable for product metrics and performance, including on-time delivery and staffing.
• Maintain safety and regulatory compliance relating to the production facility (ESD, ISO9001, AS9100, IPC, NASA, OSHA).
• Manage performance metrics for Test and Assembly teams.
• Coach production and test engineering performance to improve efficiencies and environment.
• Engage in budget/resource planning for upcoming programs.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

MRP/MES knowledge

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in electromechanical manufacturing engineering

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Jobbeschreibung

We are looking for a driven, experienced leader for our Test Engineer Team and Production Team on a day-to-day operational basis for aerospace and defense electromechanical hardware. ESI Motion is a fast-paced advanced technology environment that requires an intelligent, organized, and trustworthy individual, with an exceptional ability to lead and support operational activities.

This position ensures products are manufactured safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with customer, quality, regulatory, and contractual requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Successfully perform operational tasks by developing planning and leading all aspects of manufacturing operations (Test and Assembly) including safety, plans, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee the creation of budgets for equipment expenditures and direct / indirect labor; development and implementation of activities in production area(s) to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for cost, schedule, and quality results.
• Accountable for product metrics and performance, including quality delivery, responsiveness, cost, capital plans, on-time delivery and required operational staffing.
• Maintain safety and regulatory compliance relating to the production facility by understanding applicable quality system, customer requirements, and operational compliance (e.g., ESD, ISO9001, AS9100, IPC, NASA, and OSHA.)
• Manage performance metrics for the Test and Assembly teams.
• Supervise and coach production and test engineering performance to create / enhance operational efficiencies and improve and create a positive work environment.
• Engage in budget and resource planning in accordance with upcoming programs, company initiatives, and goals.
• Understanding manufacturing and test processes associated with PCB, PCBA, and Assemblies for electromechanical hardware.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of program information to senior management.
• Must drive emerging trends and technologies in manufacturing excellence as a key member of the leadership team.
• Must review new product quotes with sales, assuring that adequate resources are available to take on new business and provide a timely reply to quote requests.
• Will collaborate with stakeholders to support direction of design, development, tooling and manufacturing processes for electromechanical custom and proprietary products.
• Will advise the company's Vice President of Operations on all-important matters, which may require immediate action or attention at the level in the organization.
• Support customer reviews (TE, PDR, CDR, MRR, TRR, PSR) as required.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in electromechanical manufacturing engineering or related discipline
• Minimum of 7-10 years' experience in Aerospace, Space, Defense or Specialized Commercial organization with significant emphasis on electronics or electromechanical manufacturing operations
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Vendor management and contract skills is desirable.
• Effective communication (written and verbal) and leadership ability
• Ability to collaborate with other stakeholder disciplines.
• Creativity and self-motivation to solve unique and complex technical problems.
• Desire to lead teams and be promoted to higher levels of responsibility.
• Knowledge of Microsoft products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, etc.
• Demonstrates knowledge in MRP and MES systems and implementations.
• Excellent oral and written English skills.
• Space and Defense experience is highly desired.
• Aerospace experience required.
• Production Space build experience preferred.
• U.S. person

ESI is a technology leader in cutting-edge servo motor controller technology for extreme environments. We specialise in designing and manufacturing rugged, high performance motor control products for space, military, industrial, aviation, robotics, automotive, and agricultural industries. We are entering an exciting year of company expansion and are looking for talented and driven engineers to join our team.

As part of the ESI Motion's commitment to this overall process as an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer, we will ensure all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection, job assignment, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotion, transfer, layoff, and termination processes remain free of illegal discrimination based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and protected veteran status. ESI Motion ensures all employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.