Electrical Manufacturing Manager

Summary

The Electrical Manufacturing Manager is responsible for leading all electrical manufacturing operations while supporting the strategic growth of Bridgeways' aerospace manufacturing capabilities. This role provides technical leadership, develops manufacturing processes, drives continuous improvement, and ensures departmental goals related to safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and financial performance are achieved.

The Electrical Manufacturing Manager partners closely with Quality, Estimating, Business Development, and Manufacturing Leadership to support new business opportunities, improve manufacturing capabilities, and position Bridgeways for future growth. As the departmental subject matter expert, this position represents Bridgeways during customer tours, audits, strategic planning initiatives, and business development opportunities while continuously evaluating ways to expand departmental capabilities and improve operational performance.

Position:
Full-time

Pay: $74,520 - $100,000/ annually

• Generous Paid Time Off -- New Employees accrue up to 31 paid days off, including 15 flexible use PTO days, 10 paid holidays, 2 personal days, as well as the final week of the year.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with medical premiums starting as low as $39 biweekly (must work 30+ hrs/week).
• Optional Life Critical Illness, Illness, and Pet Insurances available.
• 401k with immediate vesting and employer contributions of 3% gross salary following 1 year of service.

• Mental health coverage through Teledoc Mental Health that includes both therapists and psychiatrists.
• Roadside Assistance for all employees.
• Long Term Disability Insurance (must work 30+ hrs/week).
• Teledoc Health Coverage (if working)
• Vision, prescriptions, and entertainment discounts.

• Lead all Electrical Manufacturing operations.
• Coach, mentor, and develop Leads and Manufacturing Technicians.
• Build departmental accountability and engagement.
• Conduct hiring, performance reviews, coaching, disciplinary actions, and succession planning.
• Develop cross-training strategies to improve workforce flexibility.

• Ensure production schedules are achieved safely and efficiently.
• Monitor labor utilization, throughput, and productivity.
• Balance workload and staffing resources.
• Identify capacity constraints and develop solutions.
• Develop departmental operating plans.

• Serve as the technical leader for Electrical Manufacturing.
• Develop new electrical manufacturing capabilities.
• Evaluate and implement new tooling and fixtures.
• Improve workflow and manufacturing efficiency.
• Support implementation of new technologies and equipment.
• Maintain knowledge of current IPC standards and electrical manufacturing best practices.

• Partner with the Lead Estimator during RFQ review and manufacturability assessments.
• Develop labor estimates and manufacturing approaches.
• Participate in customer visits and facility tours.
• Present departmental capabilities to prospective customers.
• Support new business development initiatives.

• Develop and manage departmental budgets.
• Prepare and justify capital expenditure requests.
• Monitor labor efficiency and departmental financial performance.
• Meet productivity and efficiency goals.
• Support margin improvement initiatives.

• Support AS9100 and ISO
  9001 compliance.
• Drive process standardization.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support audits, corrective actions, and customer requirements.

• Must be able to pass Background check in accordance with Customer Guidelines and Requirements.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Electronics, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of electrical manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 3 years leading manufacturing teams.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience required.
• Space manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience supporting RFQs and manufacturing estimates preferred.
• Strong understanding of IPC standards.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and ISO
  9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Lean Manufacturing experience preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to lead independently with minimal oversight.
• Ability to develop and manage departmental budgets.
• Experience preparing capital expenditure requests.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret manufacturing metrics and make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to support customer audits and facility tours.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across departments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems (Pro Shop preferred).
• Commitment to continuous improvement and…