Senior Manager, NPI Manufacturing Eng — Satellite Comm

COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Santa Clara (CA)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 230,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS is seeking a Senior Manager, NPI Manufacturing Engineering in Santa Clara, onsite five days per week, to lead the engineering team through the critical phase of bringing new satellite communication products from concept to production.

The role requires deep knowledge of satellite technologies, manufacturability, and strong project management to deliver high-quality, scalable manufacturing solutions.

Qualifications

  • Experience in satellite communications technology and manufacturing processes.
  • Proven track record with NPI projects from concept to production.
  • Strong leadership and project management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead production test departments and NPI engineering team; set goals and develop project plans.
  • Oversee test and manufacturing engineering within operations to meet specs.
  • Collaborate with R&D, product management and production to influence design for manufacturability.
  • Resolve technical issues on the manufacturing floor.
  • Develop and implement manufacturing strategies for new products; tooling, equipment, layout.
  • Drive transition of products from design to production; optimize processes for scalability and cost.
  • Foster innovation in manufacturing technologies to improve quality and efficiency.
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100 and related standards.
  • Lead continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma to reduce waste and improve productivity.
  • Mentor team members and strengthen satellite manufacturing expertise.

Skills

Satellite comms tech
Manufacturing processes
Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

Lean manufacturing
Six Sigma

Job description

COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS is seeking a Senior Manager, NPI Manufacturing Engineering in Santa Clara, onsite five days per week, to lead the engineering team through the critical phase of bringing new satellite communication products from concept to production.

The role requires deep knowledge of satellite technologies, manufacturability, and strong project management to deliver high-quality, scalable manufacturing solutions.

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