Director of Technical Operations

Base pay range

$/yr - $/yr

Annual Bonus

A globally reputable and rapidly growing multi-billion-dollar aerospace manufacturing organization is seeking to hire a senior-level Director of Technical Operations to lead engineering and metallurgical functions for a multi-site business unit. Reporting VP/General Manager, this position will be based out of the company’s New York state production location. This is a permanent, direct-hire opportunity.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and tactical leadership for Process Engineering, Product Engineering, and Laboratory functions to ensure high performance in product quality and process reliability.
• Drive operational excellence and cultural transformation initiatives to embed a Zero Defects mindset across all technical functions.
• Oversee technical support for technical operations with a focus on process control, yield improvement, and scrap reduction.
• Develop and manage department budgets, approve capital expenditures, and support raw material purchasing and sales contract technical reviews.
• Serve as the technical liaison for customer support, complaint resolution, and industry engagement through forums, seminars, and technical committees.
• Direct root cause analysis using SPC, MSA, PFMEA, and 8D methodologies to resolve issues and strengthen the company’s internal and external quality reputation.
• Build, mentor, and develop high-performing engineering teams across multiple facilities, aligning technical expertise with business objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Material Science, Metallurgy or similar. M.S./Ph.D. preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive technical management experience within metallurgical manufacturing environments.
• Proven expertise in melting, formulation, and processing of alloy products.
• Strong proficiency in SPC, MSA, PFMEA, and 8D problem-solving tools.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and decision-making skills, with the ability to thrive in high-pressure environments.

Our client offers an outstanding portfolio of retirement and insurance benefits, profit sharing programs, and rewards performance and entrepreneurial spirit with additional promotional opportunities. Relocation assistance is available to highly qualified candidates outside of the local geographic area.

• Director

• Full-time

• Engineering, Manufacturing, and Product Management

• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Primary Metal Manufacturing