Job Description

Director, Manufacturing-Onsite Position
The Director, Manufacturing will be the driving force behind the day-to-day manufacturing operations of Curtiss Wright Defense Solutions Ottawa ensuring high-quality, high-reliability products are produced and delivered on time to our worldwide customers. This role requires a strong leader who can drive operational excellence, implement lean manufacturing practices, and maintain compliance with stringent aerospace and defense standards. The Director will collaborate with engineering, supply chain, quality, customer support and program management teams to scale manufacturing capabilities in support of growth, innovation, and customer success. We are seeking a strategic thinker who can articulate a clear vision for the team, taking it to new levels using modern manufacturing techniques.
Location: Ottawa, ON
We Take Care of Our People
Paid Time Off I RRSP with Employer Match I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Competitive Pay I Referral Program I Recognition I I *
?Salary Range: $119,500 - $152,650 plus bonus opportunity
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Criteria such as the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.
Your Challenge:
Lead and develop a high-performing manufacturing team across multiple shifts and product lines
Translate corporate strategy into operational plans to meet production, delivery, and cost objectives
Implement and maintain robust production systems in compliance with AS9100, ITAR, and other regulatory requirements
Ensure effective use of MES/ERP systems for scheduling, traceability, and performance monitoring
Ensure manufacturing processes meet or exceed aerospace and defense quality standards.
Partner with Quality and Regulatory teams to address audit requirements, corrective actions, and customer specifications
Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and compliance throughout the facility
Manage departmental budgets, capital projects, and operating expenses
Optimize conversion costs, labor efficiency, and resource utilization
Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned with operational and corporate goals
Mentor, coach, and develop team managers, supervisors and frontline leaders
Foster a culture of empowerment, engagement, and accountability
Drive workforce development initiatives, including training on advanced manufacturing methods and digital tools
What you Bring:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Management, or related field
Minimum 10 to 15 years' experience in a manufacturing environment with 5+ years' experience in management
Proven success in managing high-mix, low-to-medium volume electronic or mechanical assemblies
Exceptional leadership, communication, and team-building skills
Strategic thinker with a track record of delivering measurable improvements in cost, quality, and delivery
Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies
Experience with ERP/MES systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent)
Operates with a sense of urgency and drives others to achieve results
Who We Are
At our world-class manufacturing and design facility in Ottawa, Ontario, we manufacture rugged products optimized for high-mix, high quality and small batch sizes typical of military requirements. Equipped with the latest assembly, cleaning, coating and inspection equipment, our operations are AS9100 and ISO-9001 certified and we comply with the highest standards of workmanship defined by IPC and J-STD specifications. All materials and processes are controlled by our enterprise-wide SAP and MES systems which offer full component traceability to individual products by serial number.
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Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
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