Sr Manager Production Test Woburn MA
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Job Location:
Woburn, MA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 133947 - 207319
Posted on:
11-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Delivering mission-critical electronic solutions that protect lives. Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer.
At CAES we engineer solutions for the worlds most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets.
Seeking a career that offers challenging diverse projects and opportunities Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement Searching for a place that values a diverse team-based environment One that values YOU. Consider CAES.
The most important thing we build is TRUST
Overview
At CAES Mission Systems Woburn MA the Sr. Manager Production Test will perform a lead role managing a team of Test Technicians. This individual will work with the Manufacturing Test Technicians to ensure that tasks scheduled for the day are completed and that difficulties are dealt with in a timely manner. This individual will also support the manufacturing organization as an individual contributor by performing tests on RF circuits and setup and troubleshooting of RF systems under test.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage a team of Assemblers Operators and/or RF Microwave Test Technicians leading product output and quality by reviewing and assisting in the implementation of test methods and procedures for RF assemblies and subassemblies and associated equipment including test software recommending as necessary changes both to maintain and advance testing capability.
Conduct daily cell meetings to review output goals yield and production related issues and communicate results to site management.
Remove roadblocks by identifying appropriate test methods equipment test fixtures test procedures and test software.
Provide leadership in RF test and tuning of existing and newly developed products and standard production testing. Troubleshooting and repairing RF systems to subsystem and component levels. Troubleshoot non-working boards and systems; repairs; modifications and testing of electronic boards.
Maintain documentation in appropriate process / product documents.
Create reports on test data output and yield. Use this data to analyze trends and report unfavorable trends.
Support completion of assembly operations to meet delivery expectations.
Identify ways to continuously improve current production processes including: driving lean manufacturing; visual controls; standard work; and problem solving methods.
Follow applicable Company quality procedures placing critical focus on strictly following documented procedures double-checking work error-proofing processes
Ensure 5S practices are implemented and sustained within work areas.
Ensure Safety Health and Environment compliance is part of every day activities.
Participate in staff selection performance management coaching training employee development while ensuring compliance to legal and company requirements.
Develop good cross-functional collaboration between engineering; quality; planning; and other support groups.
Coordinates and drives the development of lean manufacturing principles.
Lead cross functional teams to develop and improve business processes.
Coach teams to manage for daily performance using visual controls.
Mentor using Gemba walks.
Coach employees to see abnormal conditions and problem solve systematically.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Qualifications
Minimum:
Bachelors Degree in a related field
6-8 years experience in the leadership of a team of technical professionals
Must have experience manage a team of Assemblers Operators and/or RF Microwave Test Technicians in an RF assemblies and subassemblies environment.
Manufacturing experience with RF assembly required;
Aerospace/Defense industry experience is strongly preferred.
This position requires access to technology materials software or hardware that is controlled by US export order to be eligible for this position you must be a US Person under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license).
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Preferred:
Masters Degree in a related field
4-5 years experience in the leadership of a team of technical professionals
Previous experience in Supervisory / Managerial role directly assessing skills and performance of technical team members.
Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt or Greenbelt Certification.
Basic soldering skills.
Ability to work extra hours.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Active SECRET clearance.
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt Certification.
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However we are not able to sponsor visas.
Salary Range: Sr. Manager - Production Test - $133947.39 - $207319.85 annually. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including but not limited to geographical location job function of the position education and experience of the successful candidate.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean
- Management Experience
- 5S
- Operations Management
- Production Planning
- Production Management
- Kaizen
- Supervising Experience
- Manufacturing
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