Director of Space Product Line

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Job description

II-VI Aerospace & Defense ("A&D") designs, manufactures, assembles and tests precision optical systems and components. Our products have been deployed on military platforms such as submarines, tanks, missiles, fighter jets, and UAV's. II-VI Aerospace & Defense has grown over the years from a provider of specialty optical materials to a full-service provider of optical components and optical systems.

Since its establishment in 1961, II-VI Aerospace & Defense has maintained a commitment to customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. Our commitment to customer satisfaction is achieved by continuous training of our staff with a focus on quality, on-time delivery, and cost reduction. From the initial customer inquiry to final delivery, meeting the customer's requirements is our primary objective

Basic Function:

Provides visionary leadership, profit and loss, and overall management for II-VI Aerospace & Defense interests in our Space Product Line. Responsible for strategic direction, 5-year planning, and tactical yearly execution including customer satisfaction, bookings, revenue, GM, capital, facility needs, and headcount at multiple II-VI A&D locations. Responsible for working with engineering on the technical roadmap and yearly budgeting and execution of the most leveraged projects.

Identifies and evaluates both technical and financial trends, strengths, opportunities, weaknesses, and threats. Identifies and evaluates new technology with the purpose to guide product and process development for maximum growth. Aids in the day-to-day management of Space contracts for schedule and budget compliance. Works with contacts in the industry and government to identify strategic and tactical opportunities, and develop programs for new products, establish/ nurture technical collaborations, and monitor new technology developments. Develops and/or responds to solicitations for research and development programs. Leads and/or contributes to proposal preparation, red team reviews, and related contract business development.

A&D operates in a matrix environment so business development, engineering, operations, etc are assigned to the Space Product Line on a dotted line basis. Direct reports are from the Space Product Line program office which includes program managers and may include product line leaders for sub product lines.

Ultimate P&L responsibility for all business opportunities determined to fall within the Space Product Line. Provides leadership and management of sites as required

Job Requirements:

Education/Work Experience:

* Minimum BS Degree with either an MS or PhD preferred in Materials Science, Optics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or equivalent.
* Minimum 10 years of experience in a related technical field
* 8 years minimum of management experience of professional engineers, plus 5 years minimum of site management or similar.

Skills/Knowledge:

* Strong organizational, financial, and business planning abilities.
* Strong problem-solving skills.
* A proven ability to motivate and lead people.
* Experienced in the space environment, high-performance reflective and refractive optical assemblies, aspheric optics fabrication and test, optical coatings, space-qualified materials, focal plane integration, sensor packaging, and technical planning is desired.
* Due to ITAR compliance, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)
* Ability to obtain a DOD Secret level clearance or higher. Due to ITAR compliance, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)

Demonstrates and promotes the II-VI Incorporated values: Integrity, Collaborations, Accountability, Respect, and Enthusiasm

Candidates acknowledge II-VI A & D has a drug and alcohol policy that provides for pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.

"II-VI Aerospace and Defense is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.