The candidate will oversee the production process within the Operations department, ensuring products are made efficiently, on time, and meeting required quality and governmental standards. They will improve processes and structures for better performance. They will help maintain or upgrade equipment to increase efficiency. They will work closely with oversee production efforts, supporting, and guiding employees within the Operations department. They will frequently work with other departments to coordinate cross-departmental efforts and provide support as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and building of embedded avionics processors for military aircraft
- Lead the development and building of aircraft integration kits (avionics hardware, aircraft cable harnesses, filters, switches, etc...)
- Support team's efforts to troubleshoot, identify failures, and implement corrective actions
- Setting productivity goals for the production team
- Enforcing policies and regulations to ensure compliance with health and safety standards
- Develop, establish, or update policies and procedures for ensuring all products meet quality standards and support companies AS9100 Quality Management System
- Develop technical training programs for production technicians and engineers
- Manage the production budget and implement cost-saving measures
- Optimize equipment utilization and manufacturing productivity, resolving problems or delays in production
- Support cross departmental ERP and PLM implementation and sustainment
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field or relevant military experience
- US citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance
- 5-10 years’ experience as Production Manager
- Direct experience in the Aerospace or defense area
- Managed the building of embedded processors or RF equipment
- Six Sigma, TPS or other lean manufacturing experience
- Proficiency with financial and technical reports
- Ability to stand up a group, develop processes and grow a team
- Demonstrated strategic and analytical problem-solving skills regarding engineering, mechanical, systems/processes, quality control and personnel issues
- Problem solving skills
- Understanding of AS9100 implementation and sustainment
- Working knowledge and understanding of PLM software and its usage across an organization
- Proficient in MS Office Suite
Kranze Technology Solutions is proud to provide extremely competitive benefits to all full time employees including:
- Comprehensive Leave plan (Paid Time Off)
- Comprehensive Health Care package including Medical, Vision, Dental, Health Savings Account (HSA), and more
- 401 (k) retirement plan
- Paid Overtime
- Flex Time and Flexible Scheduling
- Opportunities to travel
- Tuition Reimbursement options
- Casual and relaxed work environment
About Kranze Technology Solutions
We are part of an SPX Technologies’ Communication Technologies platform in the Detection & Measurement business segment. KTS is focused in the defense industry specializing in Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM) systems, digital interoperability and networking, and program support for the US Navy, US Marine Corps, and Special Operations Command. We provide hardware and software product development, systems integration, system test and evaluation support, modeling and simulation analysis, and other engineering services to support the Warfighter.
Each team member has significant opportunities to solve a variety of complex technical challenges in small teams while working hand in hand with our defense customers.
KTS is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other segmenting characteristics protected by law.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to:
Human Resources
847-737-7299
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Kranze Technology Solutions, Inc. is a small business company in the defense industry specializing in Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM) systems, digital interoperability and networking, and program support for the US Navy, US Marine Corps, and SOCOM. KTS provides hardware and software product development, systems of systems integration, system test and evaluation support, modeling and simulation analysis, and other engineering services to support the Warfighter. KTS offers a casual, flexible and entrepreneurial work environment with a close-knit team of dedicated leading professionals in multiple fields. KTS provides each team member significant opportunity to solve a wide variety of complex technical challenges in small teams while working hand in hand with our defense customers. The KTS team is looking for talented, motivated, and experienced individuals with core competencies in Systems, Software, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering. If interested, please contact Kim Liotus. Systems Engineers: The candidate poses a technical and integration background while understanding battlespace CONOPS and mission oriented solutions. The candidate has demonstrated architecture development or integration of various systems on multiple aircraft platforms. The candidate will work with the software team to define system interfaces, communicate with suppliers and customers, and develop technical solutions. The candidate must be able to work without supervision, contribute innovative ideas to improve products, and lead integration efforts. Software Engineers: Candidate should be able to perform on a technical team to develop software solutions using the latest technologies. The candidate poses a technical and integration background. The candidate has demonstrated software development on various platforms on various systems (ideally of aircraft systems).
