Director, Electronics Operations

divh2Director Of Electronics Operations/h2pAt Ensign-Bickford Aerospace Defense (EBAD), weve been innovating for nearly 200 years, delivering mission-critical technologies that protect lives and advance exploration. As we prepare to double in size over the next 35 years, were investing in our people and culture to support this transformation./ppWere seeking a dynamic Director of Electronics Operations who will be responsible for leveraging the Ensign Bickford Operating System (EBOS) to develop the infrastructure, talent and processes needed to support a growing electronics business./ppThe Opportunity:/ppEBADs electronics business provides critical systems that are vital to our national defense and the exploration of space. This business has experienced unprecedented growth in support of our customers missions and is seeking an accomplished individual to fill the position of Director of Electronics Operations. This position will be charged with leading the SQDC targets through embedded lean principles and continuous improvements into daily operations./ppThis is an exciting opportunity for a senior electronics operations leader to make an immediate impact by providing leadership to our electronics operations team, driving accountability through visual management, and own the execution of our new facility launch and collaborations across engineering, supply chain, and quality to solve problems at the business level to drive alignment./ppCore Competencies for Success:/pulliLean Continuous Improvement Expertise: Demonstrates success leading Kaizen events that deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Builds team capability in structured problem-solving and fosters a culture of continuous improvement./liliInspirational Leadership Talent Development: Embodies the core value: Our People Matter. Proven Ability to engage, coach, and empower./liliCulture Engagement: Champion a culture of integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Drive initiatives that enhance employee experience and engagement./liliOrganizational Effectiveness: Support organizational design, change management, and workforce planning to enable agility and scalability./liliStrategic Business Alignment: Strong project management skills with the ability to plan, execute, and deliver complex initiatives on time and within budget. Proven track record in factory readiness and production launch./liliTechnical Industry Expertise: Brings extensive experience high-mix, low-volume electronics manufacturing environments. Understands the unique demands of aerospace and defense product lifecycles./li/ulpThe Candidate We Are Looking For:/pulliBS/MS in an engineering discipline (electronics is preferred)/liliMinimum 10 years of experience in high-mix, low-volume operations and manufacturing environment/liliExperience in managing, training, mentoring and coaching leaders/liliExperience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or technology industries preferred/liliProven ability to lead through change and influence cross-functional teams/liliGreenfield Ramp-Up expertise/liliExcellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills/liliPassion for people, innovation, and continuous improvement/li/ulpA Defining Leadership Opportunity:/pulliLegacy: Join a privately held, 188-year-old business that takes a long-term approach, free from the short-term pressures of quarterly-driven reporting./liliImpact: Own and execute on critical initiatives for a fast-growing company with a bold vision for the future./liliPartnership: Work directly with the BU President, senior leadership, and enterprise HR leaders in a highly influential role at the intersection of people and business strategy./liliCulture of Excellence: Help shape a culture that values people, integrity, and mission-driven excellence, driven by a Kaizen mindset and a commitment to quality and continuous improvement./li/ulpReady to Make a Difference?/ppIf youre an Operations leader ready to help shape the future of a respected aerospace and defense organization, we invite you to explore this opportunity and grow with us./ppCompensation and Rewards:/ppWe recognize that world-class leaders deliver world-class impact, and we reward accordingly. This role offers a competitive executive package that includes:/ppBase Salary: $175k $225k plus annual bonus/ppExecutive Relocation: Comprehensive support for a seamless transition/ppAdditional Enhancements: Potential sign-on incentives and tailored rewards based on experience/ppEnsign-Bickford Aerospace Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status./p/div