Product Line Manager - Defense Electronics Manufacturing

Teledyne LeCroy Korea; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a Product Line Manager based in Torrance, CA. You will own a 3-5 product family, drive lifecycle management, growth strategy, and customer engagement while leading cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery and target profitability.

The role requires a BS in a technical field, 3+ years in technical product management, and US citizenship due to defense industry requirements; PMP is a plus. Travel up to 20% is expected.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years in technical product management, preferably in defense or electronics manufacturing.
• Experience managing P&L, forecasting, margin analysis, and cash flow for a product line or unit.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with internal teams and external customers.
• PMP certification is a plus.
• U.S. citizenship required due to defense industry requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full product lifecycle from concept to end-of-life, including quote/bid development for the product line family.
• Develop and execute growth strategies: market analysis, competitive positioning, forecasts, and new business development.
• Serve as primary customer interface for product-related matters and maintain strong relationships.
• Own the product line P&L including revenue forecasting, margin management, and cash flow optimization.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, supply chain, and sales to drive product success and resolve issues.
• Prepare and present status updates, forecasts, and reports for internal stakeholders; communicate with external customers; escalate delivery and satisfaction issues.
• Travel up to 20% to customer sites/business meetings.

Skills

Product management experience

Cross-functional leadership

Customer interface

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description Lead operational excellence in defense electronics with Teledyne!

Job Summary:

The Product Line Manager will be responsible for the overall management, growth, and profitability of a key product line (3-5 family of products) within our defense electronics manufacturing business. This role is based in Torrance, CA and directly reports to the Business Unit General Manager. The successful candidate will serve as the primary interface between the company and its customers, ensuring alignment of business objectives, market requirements, and operational execution.

Detailed Description:

Product Line Management:

Oversee the full product lifecycle from concept through end-of-life, ensuring products meet customer requirements, quality standards, cost targets, on-time delivery and customer satisfaction. This will also include ownership of quote/bid development for the product types in the product line family.

Growth Strategy:

Develop and execute strategies for product line growth, including market analysis, competitive positioning, forecasts, and new business development/capture. This includes margin improvement opportunities (pricing, mix, cost reduction, yield, automation, etc)

Customer Interface:

Serve as the primary point of contact for customers on all product‑related matters, building strong relationships and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Financial Management:

Own the product line Profit & Loss (P&L) statement, including revenue forecasting, margin management, and cash flow optimization. Analyze financial performance and implement corrective actions as needed to achieve business targets.

Cross‑Functional Leadership:

Collaborate with engineering, operations, supply chain, and sales teams to drive product success and resolve issues.

Internal & External Communication:

Prepare and present regular status updates, forecasts, and reports for internal stakeholders, as well as clear and professional communications with external customer contacts. Escalate and resolve delivery/customer satisfaction issues related to the product line.

Up to 20% travel to customer sites/business meetings.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor of Science (BS) degree required (preferably in Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline).
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in technical product management, preferably within the defense or electronics manufacturing sector.
• Financial Acumen: Demonstrated experience managing P&L, forecasting, margin analysis, and cash flow for a product line or business unit.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with both internal teams and external customers.
• Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen due to defense industry requirements.
• Preferred Skills/Experience: Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Results-oriented and proactive approach to driving business objectives.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross‑functional team.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

Range:

$140k-$160k Salary Range: $120,300.00-$160,400.000

Pay Transparency

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne conducts background checks on qualified applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, education verification, employment history and verification, criminal convictions, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR & driving history), reference check, credit checks/credit history and drug testing. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day. Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.