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Director, Operations

Columbia, MO

At Watlow's Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Columbia, Missouri , we combine precision ... Manage budgets, resources, and capital investments with a focus on efficiency and return ...

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Sr Manager, Facilities

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

... Watlow's Missouri operations, including Hannibal, Columbia, and St. Louis. This position is ... Develops and manages multi-year capital plans and facility master plans. * Directs large-scale ...

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Maintenance Manager

Columbia, MO · On-site

This facility plays a vital role in supporting Watlow's global operations by producing high-quality ... Maintenance Manager Columbia, MO The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading a team of ...

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Project Manager - Sourcing

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

Working at Watlow Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class ... Partner closely with project teams and functions across leadership, operations, engineering, supply ...

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Sr Manager, Facilities

Saint Louis, MO

... Watlow's Missouri operations, including Hannibal, Columbia, and St. Louis. This position is ... Develops and manages multi-year capital plans and facility master plans. * Directs large-scale ...

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Manager, Manufacturing

Hannibal, MO · On-site

Working at Watlow Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class ... Forecasts production and inventory requirements in support of the Sales and Operations Financial ...

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Project Manager - Sourcing

Saint Louis, MO

At Watlow's Global Headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri , we combine a rich legacy with forward ... operations, engineering, supply chain, product/account management, and quality. You'll bring ...

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Maintenance Manager

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

Working at Watlow Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class ... Partner with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and HS&E to improve equipment ...

watlow

Maintenance Manager

Columbia, MO

This facility plays a vital role in supporting Watlow's global operations by producing high-quality ... Maintenance Manager Columbia, MO The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading a team of ...

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Manager, Manufacturing

Hannibal, MO

Forecasts production and inventory requirements in support of the Sales and Operations Financial ... Uses The Watlow Way (WW) and the Watlow Business System (WBS) as the thinking and methods of how we ...

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Senior HR Business Partner - US

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

... operational excellence. * Develop Leaders: Coach and mentor managers to strengthen leadership ... The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career ...

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Maintenance Manager

Saint Louis, MO

... the Watlow Business System. Key Responsibilities * Lead, coach, develop, and hold accountable a ... Partner with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and HS&E to improve equipment ...

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Senior Machinist

Columbia, MO · On-site

$20.75 - $28.25/hr

Provides support for machining operations of products and assemblies using manual and/or CNC ... Watlow Way (WW) Behaviors, Values and Principles • Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI ...

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Senior Machinist

Columbia, MO

$20.75 - $28.25/hr

Provides support for machining operations of products and assemblies using manual and/or CNC ... Watlow Way (WW) Behaviors, Values and Principles • Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI ...

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Sr. Program Manager - Aerospace & Defense

watlow

Saint Louis, MO

$110K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Watlow rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

58th of 157 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description

At Watlow's Global Headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, we combine a rich legacy with forward-thinking innovation. Founded in 1922 in the heart of St. Louis, Watlow has grown from a small heating element manufacturer into a global leader in thermal systems. Our headquarters is more than just an office, it's a hub for collaboration, advanced engineering, and customer focused solutions.

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We are hiring a: Sr. Program Manager – Aerospace & Defense (A&D)

St. Louis, MO (Onsite)

Watlow is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Sr. Program Manager to serve as the critical internal link between our Aerospace & Defense (A&D) commercial sales team and our manufacturing, engineering, quality, and operations functions. This factory-based role owns the full program lifecycle for A&D accounts, from business case development through contract execution, compliance management, and delivery, ensuring Watlow can successfully compete and deliver in a highly regulated, technically complex market. You will build credibility with both customer-facing commercial teams and the internal teams that deliver the work, directly influencing execution from within Watlow's operations.

What you'll do:

  • Business case & commercial support: Partner with the A&D commercial sales team to develop business cases, multi-year program strategies, and go/no-go recommendations, providing feasibility and manufacturing readiness input on new opportunities with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and defense contractors.
  • Program ownership: Own end-to-end program management for all active A&D accounts, from initial order entry through production, delivery, and ongoing program support.
  • Compliance management: Manage all aerospace and defense compliance requirements, including AS9100, NADCAP, ITAR, and DFARS, ensuring internal teams understand and can meet customer and regulatory obligations.
  • Cross-functional coordination: Serve as the primary point of coordination across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, IT, and customer service, pulling together the right resources and removing barriers to program execution.
  • Customer engagement & advocacy: Act as the voice of the customer inside Watlow's factory and functional teams, participating in customer visits, site audits, and technical reviews alongside the commercial lead to build long-term customer confidence.
  • Market & industry leadership: Maintain awareness of aerospace and defense industry trends and regulatory requirements, and provide market intelligence and customer insights to leadership and product development teams.

 

What you'll need to succeed?

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Manufacturing, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in aerospace and defense, industrial manufacturing, technical sales, program management, or account management
  • Proven track record of developing customer relationships and growing business within complex technical environments
  • Strong project and program management skills, with excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities
  • Ability to travel up to 30-50% as required

 

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience supporting aerospace OEMs, defense contractors, or Tier 1 suppliers
  • Knowledge of aerospace and defense quality systems and standards (AS9100, NADCAP, ITAR, DFARS, etc.)
  • Experience with thermal systems, sensors, controls, industrial components, or engineered manufacturing solutions
  • PMP certification, MBA, or advanced technical degree

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Saint Louis, MO, US

Year founded

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