Senior Director, Manufacturing and Test Engineering

Mercury Systems•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Senior Director, Manufacturing and Test Engineering is a strategic technical leader responsible for driving operational excellence, modernizing engineering capabilities, and scaling manufacturing and test processes across Mercury. The role guides multi-site teams to deliver world-class quality, cost efficiency, and delivery performance. The position is central to advancing production readiness and technology transformation initiatives. It calls for a leader who can operate strategically and hands-on while collaborating across Operations, Engineering, Quality, Program Management, and Executive Leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or a related discipline).
Typically 12+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience, including management of manufacturing and/or test engineering organizations in high-mix, high-reliability electronics or aerospace/defense environments.
Experience scaling operations, implementing manufacturing automation, and improving test architectures.
Experience with electronics manufacturing processes, including PCB assembly, system integration, functional test, and environmental test.
Experience with lean or continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience leading multi-site teams and influencing matrixed organizations.
Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and executive-level presentation skills.
Must have or be able to obtain a U.S. government security clearance; clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or Systems Engineering, or an MBA with a technical background.
Proven leadership in scaling automated test systems, digital manufacturing, Industry 4.0, or smart factory initiatives.
Deep expertise in RF, microwave, embedded systems, or complex PCB/system-level test methodologies.
Demonstrated success implementing enterprise-wide continuous improvement or lean transformations.
Strong background integrating manufacturing engineering with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team responsible for manufacturing engineering, test engineering, automation engineering, and new product introduction (NPI).
Create and execute long-term strategies for manufacturing and test capability, capacity, and technology investment across Mercury.
Drive design-for-manufacturability (DFM), design-for-test (DFT), and factory digitalization initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and product scalability.
Own manufacturing and test readiness for new product introductions, ensuring a seamless transition from design to full-rate production.
Oversee development, implementation, and continuous improvement of automated test solutions and manufacturing processes.
Champion lean manufacturing and operational excellence methodologies to improve yield, throughput, and cost.
Collaborate with Engineering and Program Leadership to integrate manufacturability and testability early in the product lifecycle.
Establish performance metrics and dashboards for quality, delivery, cost, and engineering productivity.
Ensure compliance with industry and regulatory standards, including AS9100, IPC, and DoD requirements.
Build, mentor, and empower a high-performing engineering organization with a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.