Manager Satellite Payload Manufacturing - General Atomics and Affiliated Companies
Acton, MA
About the Job
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS’ expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.
This position typically reports to a senior manager and is responsible for managing the development and implementation of activities for one or more manufacturing operations to meet production safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives. Directs all phases of the manufacturing operation from plant layout to daily operations. Collaborates with management across departments to develop and implement current, annual, and long-term technical, schedule, quality, business and financial objectives for manufacturing operations. May also contribute to the development of annual and long-term objectives for the organization. Typically accomplishes objectives through subordinate management. May be responsible for decisions that have an extended impact on outcomes where erroneous decisions could result in critical delays and modifications to projects.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Direct the planning, scheduling, and management of manufacturing operations to achieve business, safety, quality, and financial objectives.
+ Act as the primary contact for manufacturing activities and participate in progress planning and review sessions to discuss schedule and cost.
+ Ensure all operations are monitored for regulatory and safety compliance.
+ Ensure a proactive approach to continuous improvement and manage the implementation of lean principles.
+ Manage production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply.
+ Ensure machinery, equipment, and tools are well maintained.
+ Identify manufacturing issues and provide leadership in developing solutions.
+ Provide guidance to engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements that best utilize the facilities equipment and manufacturing techniques.
+ Ensure manufacturing leadership and excellence is maintained by overseeing the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of the required management, professional, and technical talent.
+ Provide manufacturing expertise to the development of new and expansion of existing business opportunities to enhance the capabilities of the organization.
+ Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
+ Responsible for ensuring all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations are observed wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
+ Responsible for ensuring work is accomplished in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
+ Other duties as assigned or required.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
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Job Qualifications:
+ Typically requires a Bachelors degree in business administration, engineering or a related discipline and thirteen or more years of progressively complex manufacturing experience with at least seven of those years managing manufacturing operations. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
+ Must have a detailed and comprehensive understanding of the principles, concepts, theories, and practices of manufacturing operations; extensive experience demonstrating a broad application of operations practices, techniques, and standards; as well as comprehensive project management and leadership skills, including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones.
+ Must possess the ability to resolve unusually complex management and technical problems.
+ Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required.
+ Customer focused, must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment and able to work extended hours as required.
+ Firsthand experience with assembly integration and testing of spacecraft hardware.
+ Experience with the design and/or assembly of electro-optical/infrared/laser sensors systems is desired.
+ Experience managing assembly process for cost and schedule while overseeing a team of engineers and technicians.
+ Experience authoring manufacturing work instructions and/or quality assurance documentation.
+ Ability to support customer meetings, bids, and proposals.
+ Ability to work with other functional organization such as management, engineering, procurement, QA and test.
+ Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) “SECRET” clearance is desired.
Salary: $125,810 - $229,670 Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25 Relocation Assistance Provided Provided US Citizenship Required? Yes Clearance Required? Desired Clearance Level Secret Workstyle Onsite
General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. EEO is the law. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. To learn more visit https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/499/v2_0/EEO Notices.pdf. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions.
This position typically reports to a senior manager and is responsible for managing the development and implementation of activities for one or more manufacturing operations to meet production safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives. Directs all phases of the manufacturing operation from plant layout to daily operations. Collaborates with management across departments to develop and implement current, annual, and long-term technical, schedule, quality, business and financial objectives for manufacturing operations. May also contribute to the development of annual and long-term objectives for the organization. Typically accomplishes objectives through subordinate management. May be responsible for decisions that have an extended impact on outcomes where erroneous decisions could result in critical delays and modifications to projects.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Direct the planning, scheduling, and management of manufacturing operations to achieve business, safety, quality, and financial objectives.
+ Act as the primary contact for manufacturing activities and participate in progress planning and review sessions to discuss schedule and cost.
+ Ensure all operations are monitored for regulatory and safety compliance.
+ Ensure a proactive approach to continuous improvement and manage the implementation of lean principles.
+ Manage production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply.
+ Ensure machinery, equipment, and tools are well maintained.
+ Identify manufacturing issues and provide leadership in developing solutions.
+ Provide guidance to engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements that best utilize the facilities equipment and manufacturing techniques.
+ Ensure manufacturing leadership and excellence is maintained by overseeing the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of the required management, professional, and technical talent.
+ Provide manufacturing expertise to the development of new and expansion of existing business opportunities to enhance the capabilities of the organization.
+ Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
+ Responsible for ensuring all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations are observed wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
+ Responsible for ensuring work is accomplished in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
+ Other duties as assigned or required.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
44383
Job Qualifications:
+ Typically requires a Bachelors degree in business administration, engineering or a related discipline and thirteen or more years of progressively complex manufacturing experience with at least seven of those years managing manufacturing operations. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
+ Must have a detailed and comprehensive understanding of the principles, concepts, theories, and practices of manufacturing operations; extensive experience demonstrating a broad application of operations practices, techniques, and standards; as well as comprehensive project management and leadership skills, including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones.
+ Must possess the ability to resolve unusually complex management and technical problems.
+ Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required.
+ Customer focused, must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment and able to work extended hours as required.
+ Firsthand experience with assembly integration and testing of spacecraft hardware.
+ Experience with the design and/or assembly of electro-optical/infrared/laser sensors systems is desired.
+ Experience managing assembly process for cost and schedule while overseeing a team of engineers and technicians.
+ Experience authoring manufacturing work instructions and/or quality assurance documentation.
+ Ability to support customer meetings, bids, and proposals.
+ Ability to work with other functional organization such as management, engineering, procurement, QA and test.
+ Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) “SECRET” clearance is desired.
Salary: $125,810 - $229,670 Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25 Relocation Assistance Provided Provided US Citizenship Required? Yes Clearance Required? Desired Clearance Level Secret Workstyle Onsite
General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. EEO is the law. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. To learn more visit https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/499/v2_0/EEO Notices.pdf. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions.
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