Director of Fuse Manufacturing

About AEMI

AEMI, an AEM company, is a leading manufacturer of high-reliability electronic components specializing in circuit protection, power conditioning, and radio frequency (RF) components. With a solid global presence, AEMI serves mission-critical industries such as aerospace and defense and the industrial and automotive sectors. Our commitment to innovation and quality has positioned us as a preferred supplier for highly engineered solutions in harsh environments.

Position Summary

The Director of Fuse Manufacturing is responsible for leading the manufacturing operation for a high-reliability electronic component product line to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity objectives. This role provides strategic and operational leadership across production planning, process and quality performance, workforce development, budget management, and data-driven continuous improvement to ensure efficient execution and compliance with aerospace and defense requirements.

The position partners closely with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Program Management, and other cross-functional teams to align operational capabilities with customer needs and business goals, and plays a key role in developing and maturing the manufacturing organization.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership and direction for the manufacturing operation of a high-reliability electronic component product line, setting clear expectations, establishing measurable goals, and driving accountability for safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
• Own the operating plan and budget for the product line; develop and manage production schedules and capacity plans to meet program demands and delivery commitments, optimizing throughput, balancing workload, and minimizing bottlenecks while maintaining flexibility. Analyze capacity requirements, equipment utilization, and workforce allocation to ensure efficient resource deployment.
• Direct manufacturing quality to meet stringent aerospace, defense, and other high-reliability standards. Partner with Quality to maintain and improve quality systems, monitor defect and yield trends, and lead root cause investigations and corrective actions to resolve non-conformances, ensuring product reliability and customer satisfaction.
• Drive a continuous improvement agenda (Lean, Six Sigma, and process technology) to improve cost, cycle time, yield, and on-time delivery. Use operational data and metrics to identify improvement opportunities, establish and track KPIs, and lead structured problem-solving and operational reviews.
• Enforce compliance with all applicable occupational health, safety, and environmental regulations (OSHA, EPA, and local requirements), fostering a culture of safety awareness and risk prevention. Lead incident investigations, safety audits, and employee training to maintain a safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing environment.
• Lead the implementation and sustainment of 6S practices to maintain an organized, clean, and safe workplace, reinforcing standards for sorting, setting in order, shining, standardizing, sustaining, and safety to support operational efficiency, reduce hazards, and improve consistency.
• Lead, coach, and develop the manufacturing team, including supervisors and production staff. Establish training, qualification, and certification programs and cross-training to improve workforce capability, flexibility, and resilience.
• Partner with Engineering and Quality to review customer contracts and technical requirements, support new product introduction (NPI) and transition to production, and ensure production capabilities, timelines, and quality expectations are clearly understood and integrated into planning and execution.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Planning, Program Management, Sales, and Finance to align operational capability with customer demand, business goals, and financial targets.

Benefits of working with our team:

• This role is full-time, exempt
• Based in San Diego, CA, this is an onsite role
• We offer competitive pay based on knowledge, skills, and relevant experience
• Benefits for eligible employees include…