Director, Manufacturing Operations Engineering

Company Summary
EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.
Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.
Department Summary
EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for a Director of Manufacturing Operations Engineering in our Hughes Network Systems division. This role will oversee the engineering operations (Materials, Test, Manufacturing Engineering) within the organization, ensuring the efficient and effective execution of projects and processes. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of engineering principles and practices. This position will be located in our Manufacturing facility in Germantown, MD.
Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and day-to-day leadership for the Operations Engineering teams, including Materials Engineering, Test Engineering, and Manufacturing Engineering.
• Lead the execution and continuous improvement of engineering processes to support scalable production and optimized product quality.
• Develop and implement long-term strategies that improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce costs, enhance product performance, and ensure manufacturability.
• Collaborate with R&D, Supply Chain, Quality, and Product Management to drive seamless product lifecycle transitions from design through production.
• Drive productivity initiatives, including Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) practices.
• Oversee capital equipment planning, implementation of new production technologies, and process automation initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and quality standards (e.g., ISO, IPC, RoHS) and internal corporate policies.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor operational performance and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering operations team through strong leadership, coaching, and performance management.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, resources, and timelines to align with organizational priorities.

Skills, Experience and Requirements
Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 15 years of experience in engineering or operations roles, with at least 10 years in leadership/management positions
• 10 years of experience in engineering function within high-tech or electronics manufacturing enviroment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Engineering
• Strong communication skills
• Experience in the manufacturing of electronics assemblies
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Experience in managing Materials, Test, and Manufacturing Engineering Teams

Salary Ranges
Compensation: $185,000.00/Year - $225,000.00/Year
Benefits
We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits .
The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.
Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.
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