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Join AMETEK NSI-MI Technologies, a trailblazer in RF measurement innovation, transforming aerospace, defense, satellite, and wireless industries. Our groundbreaking solutions, from turnkey systems to precision components, are crafted to surpass expectations and drive success. If you're eager to make a significant impact and be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team, join us at NSI-MI Technologies and elevate your professional journey.

Job Summary:

The Manager, Reflector Production is a leader responsible for the manufacturing of all NSI-MI compact range reflector products. This role owns the full manufacturing lifecycle of these products - Leading reflector manufacturing including fabrication, precision machining, finishing, verification, and installation. Build a reflector manufacturing team to deliver large, high accuracy reflectors with predictable cost, schedule, and quality.

The Manager, Reflector Production serves as a key member of the manufacturing team, partnering closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Business Development, Programs and Marketing to ensure technical excellence and predictable execution to support NSIMI's advanced RF, antenna measurement, and test solutions portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

Product & Business Ownership

• Own the Compact Range Reflector product line across its manufacturing lifecycle.
• Oversee Reflector Production including machine and systems assembly, reflector fabrication, machining, finishing operations and assembly. Manage personnel, facilities and equipment as required to achieve production quality, cost and schedule goals.
• Work with production planners to develop and maintain production schedules and proper inventory levels.
• Manage and coordinate the personnel, materials and equipment resources to accomplish the project schedules.
• Focus on improvements in product quality, in production efficiency, and in reducing shop and field assembly lead times.
• Lead design discussions to improve the quality and manufacturability of the product design.
• Monitor material and supply inventories through computer information systems and physical methods.
• Interact with Quality and Engineering on matters of product quality and vendor delivered quality.
• Measure progress by improvements in the established standards of performance.
• Recognize and solve problems affecting production including quality, cost, schedules, staff, and order of production line balance performance, cost, schedule, manufacturability, and installation constraints.

Engineering & Technical Leadership

• Provide senior guidance on design of all reflector architectures.
• Ensure surface accuracy, tolerance control, structural stability, and alignment integrity.
• Enforce disciplined manufacturing practices. Provide guidance for configuration control and engineering change management.

Manufacturing, Metrology & Verification

• Lead precision machining, fabrication, and assembly operations.
• Own metrology strategy, surface measurement, and alignment verification.
• Understand the physical and optical measurement necessary to achieve the desired RF performance.

Installation & Field Execution

• Responsible for installation, transport, rigging, alignment, and final verification at customer sites.
• Ensure reflector accuracy is maintained under real world environmental and site conditions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering, Technology or related field.
• 10 years of machining and manufacturing experience in machinery building and construction, or similar equipment.  Proven supervisory or team leadership experience in these areas.
• Demonstrated understanding of product structuring, assembly practices and standards. CAD experience preferred.
• Demonstrated management of salaried employees.
• Excellent communication and engineering skills are required to execute the duties of the position.
• In-depth understanding of the design and manufacturing aspects of single and dual reflectors for measurement applications.
• Understanding product costing and cost management skills.
• Proven track record of producing precision machined structures in support of RF measurement systems.
• In-depth understanding of dimensional metrology and environmental impacts on precision machined structures.
• Proven ability to work with product management, engineering, manufacturing, verification, and installation individuals and teams.
• Six Sigma and Lean experience is desirable.
• Believes in the Continuous Improvement philosophy.
• Due to the nature of NSI-MI Technologies' programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the U.S. and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.
• Domestic and International Travel up to 25%.

What's in It for You:

• Competitive compensation, holiday pay, and paid time off
• Great benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k), plus matching
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings account (HSA) with AMETEK contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, and family medical leave
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee assistance program
• Exciting, fast-paced environment where you could make a true impact
• Opportunities for career advancement within our business unit and across all other AMETEK business entities

Location:

This position is located in Suwanee, Georgia, a vibrant and welcoming community just 30 miles north of Atlanta. Known for its excellent schools, low crime rates, and abundant green spaces, Suwanee offers a high quality of life. The city's award-winning parks, lively Town Center, and year-round community events offer a dynamic and engaging environment.

To learn more about our company and our job opportunities, visit us at: https://www.ametek.com/careers

To learn more about the business unit you'll be joining, visit us at: https://www.nsi-mi.com/