Manager, Manufacturing - Defense Electronics (Day Shift) – Onsite

As our Manager, Manufacturing you will oversee all production activities and supports process engineering group to ensure safe, efficient and cost-effective operations. You will lead teams responsible for daily manufacturing, process optimization, and continuous improvement and ensure production goals are met while maintaining quality, compliance, and operational excellence.

Location: Ottawa, ON

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I RRSP with Employer Match I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Competitive Pay I Referral Program I  Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *

Salary Range: $90,300 - $120,400 plus bonus opportunity

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

Your Challenge:

Manufacturing Operations

• Lead daily production to meet schedule, quality, and delivery requirements

• Develop production plans, staffing strategies, and resource allocation

• Monitor performance metrics and drive improvements in efficiency and cost

• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and company standards

• Coach, mentor, and evaluate manufacturing team members

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues

• Partner with equipment support team to ensure equipment needs are supported for production

• Optimize processes using Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem solving

• Provide recommendations to process engineering group on tools and equipment required for assembly and test

• Maintain process documentation, work instructions and department procedures

• Manage the introduction of new products and ensure all resources are available for smooth operation

• Analyze production data to identify trends and implement corrective actions

• Review business cases and ROI analyses for capital investments, automation, and process improvements

Leadership and Collaboration

• Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives

• Foster strong collaboration across production, engineering, quality, and supply chain functions

• Promote a safe, healthy, and inclusive work environment

• Build relationships that support team success and organizational goals

What You Bring:

Core Skills

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop high performing teams

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, across all organizational levels

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust, influence decisions, and foster collaboration

• Ability to manage conflict constructively and guide teams towards consensus.

• Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities under tight timelines

• Understanding of electronics manufacturing, testing and troubleshooting preferred

• Statistical analysis capability for measurement systems and process trends

• Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodology

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in electronics manufacturing. SMT experience would be ideal.

• Experience with SAP for production, planning, materials or shop floor processes

• Knowledge of Agile PLM or similar product lifecycle management systems

• Exposure to automation or advanced manufacturing technologies

• Familiarity with PFMEA and control plans is an asset

• Experience supporting New Product Instruction (NPI) environments

• Understanding of supply chain or quality systems interactions

Education and Experience

• Completion of a college or university program in engineering or business administration is required

• 5-7 Years of experience in manufacturing and leadership

• Demonstrated success leading cross functional teams

• Proven track record driving lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives

Who We Are:

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

At our world-class manufacturing and design facility in Ottawa, Ontario, we manufacture rugged products optimized for high-mix, high quality and small batch sizes typical of military requirements.  Equipped with the latest assembly, cleaning, coating and inspection equipment, our operations are AS9100 and ISO-9001 certified and we comply with the highest standards of workmanship defined by IPC and J-STD specifications.  All materials and processes are controlled by our enterprise-wide SAP and MES systems which offer full component traceability to individual products by serial number.

To learn more visit Ottawa, Ontario | Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions (curtisswrightds.com)

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. 

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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