Manufacturing Site Director
Teledyne FLIR · Salem, MA
- Level
- Director+
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $188k–$251k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 8+ years
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A director-level manufacturing role at Teledyne FLIR (aerospace & defense) in Salem, MA.
- They ask for
- 8+ years · degree required · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, Automation
- Base pay
- $188k–$251k
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Massachusetts: typical posted base $100k–$145k. This one lists $188k–$251k.
Median of the low and high ends of 34 live postings that list pay, out of 62 manufacturing engineer openings in Massachusetts, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 61 other live manufacturing postings in Massachusetts.
- Base pay
- About 92% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (8+ vs 5+)
Typical $95k–$134k, from 31 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Tooling 55%
- ✓ Lean 53%
- ✓ Automation 45%
- Root cause 42%
- ✓ New product launch 39%
- ✓ Six Sigma 32%
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Stands out: this posting asks for Black Belt, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Teledyne FLIR in Salem
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Full description from Teledyne FLIRAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Position Summary
Seeking a strategic and results-oriented Site Director to lead its Salem, Massachusetts operation. Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President & General Manager of QES and Energetics US, this role is responsible for overall business performance, strategic planning, organizational development, operational excellence, engineering execution, and long-term growth.
The Site Director will lead a multi-functional organization including Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and Program Management. The position is responsible for building a scalable organization capable of supporting business growth through product innovation, process modernization, technology investment, talent development, and operational transformation.
Required
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Business, or a related discipline.
- ✓8+ years of progressive leadership experience in aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, or a similarly regulated industry.
- ✓Demonstrated success leading multi-functional organizations including Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and Program Management.
- ✓Proven experience driving strategic growth, organizational scaling, capacity expansion, and operational transformation.
- ✓Strong business and financial acumen with P&L responsibility.
- ✓Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or operational excellence initiatives.
- ✓Exceptional leadership, communication, and customer relationship skills.
Success in this role will be measured by the ability to
- ◆Strengthen engineering capability and accelerate new product introduction.
- ◆Build a high-performing leadership team and scalable organization.
- ◆Deliver sustained revenue growth and profitability.
- ◆Improve operational efficiency, productivity, and on-time delivery.
- ◆Enhance quality performance and customer satisfaction.
- ◆Develop a resilient, effi
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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.
We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.
Job Description
Site Director – Salem, Massachusetts
Teledyne QES and Energetics US
Reports To: Senior Vice President & General Manager, QES and Energetics US
Strategic Leadership & Business Growth
- •Develop and execute the strategic vision and long-range growth plan for the site.
- •Drive profitable growth through increased market penetration, operational scalability, and customer expansion.
- •Lead annual operating plans, capital investment strategies, workforce planning, and capacity expansion initiatives.
- •Ensure organizational structure, talent, and infrastructure are aligned to support future growth objectives.
- •Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
- •Serve as the senior executive representative for the business with customers, industry partners, and corporate leadership.
- •Own overall business performance including revenue growth, profitability, cash flow, bookings, backlog, and capital investments.
- •Develop annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range business plans.
- •Build and develop a high-performing leadership team through coaching, succession planning, and talent development.
Operations
- •Provide executive leadership for all manufacturing and operational activities.
- •Lead facility manufacturing modernization, and automation initiatives.
- •Optimize labor, equipment, facilities, and capital resources to improve productivity and throughput.
- •Remove operational constraints and establish scalable processes capable of supporting future demand.
- •Drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery performance, and manufacturing lead-time reduction.
- •Oversee capital planning and investment decisions to support growth and operational efficiency.
Engineering Leadership & Technology Development
- •Provide executive leadership for Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Test Engineering, and New Product Development activities.
- •Establish engineering strategies aligned with business objectives, customer requirements, and technology roadmaps.
- •Build engineering capability and capacity to support sustained growth and program execution.
- •Drive Design for Manufacturability, Design for Cost, and Design for Reliability initiatives.
- •Ensure successful transition of new products from development into production.
- •Lead engineering workforce planning, succession development, and technical talent acquisition.
Program Execution & Customer Success
- •Ensure successful execution of customer programs across cost, schedule, quality, and technical performance objectives.
- •Establish rigorous operating reviews, risk management processes, and performance accountability.
- •Support strategic proposals, contract negotiations, and business development initiatives.
Safety, Quality & Compliance
- •Champion an uncompromising commitment to safety, ethics, quality, and environmental stewardship.
- •Ensure compliance with aerospace, defense, customer, regulatory, and government requirements.
- •Maintain robust quality systems and operational controls that support business objectives and customer expectations.
Preferred
- +MBA, Master's Degree in Engineering, or other relevant advanced degree.
- +Previous Site Leadership experience.
- +Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, PMP, or equivalent leadership certification.
- +Experience leading process improvement, automation programs, and growth initiatives.
- +Experience supporting government and defense programs.