
Director of Assembly Operations
TTM Technologies · Denver, CO
- Level
- Director+
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $138k–$243k
- Experience asked
- 15+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
A director-level production role at TTM Technologies (industrial) in Denver, CO.
- They ask for
- 15+ years
- Tools it names
- Root cause, EHS / safety
- Base pay
- $138k–$243k
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Production Engineer roles in Colorado: typical posted base $130k–$175k. This one lists $138k–$243k.
Median of the low and high ends of 15 live postings that list pay, out of 19 production engineer openings in Colorado, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 18 other live production postings in Colorado.
- Base pay
- About 32% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (15+ vs 5+)
Typical $124k–$164k, from 12 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 47%
- New product launch 42%
- ✓ EHS / safety 32%
- Lean 32%
- ✓ Root cause 26%
- Automation 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Full description from TTM TechnologiesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Responsible for all aspects of the Assembly operations including Manufacturing, Production Control, Assembly Stock Room and Operations Program Management.
- ◆Responsible for setting the operations vision and strategy to meet overall long and short-term goals. This includes definition and communication of goals, key objectives, and metrics.
- ◆Manage SQDCP performance: Own Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People metrics across the assembly operations.
- ◆Develop operational plans based on the company's short and long-range business objectives, existing sales, projected sales forecasts, inventory requirements, and other related factors. Stays current with related manufacturing trends.
- ◆Provide direction and leadership for immediate subordinates in the management of their assigned areas to ensure that their
responsibilities
for attaining objectives and satisfactory performance are met consistently with established policies and programs.
- ◆Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of all assigned functions, operations, and programs to ensure that established objectives will be met in accordance with approved product specifications, quality standards, budgets and timeframes. Take prompt corrective action when necessary to bring operational performance in line with plans and governing standards.
- ◆Recommend and implement enhancements to existing products and processes. Responsible for leading continuous improvement activity. Ensures that structured problem-solving techniques are employed to drive to root cause issues and effective solutions.
- ◆Develops and maintains detailed plans to achieve group goals, including but not limited to revenue, product gross margins, operating budgets, first-pass yields, throughput, inventory, rework, scrap, on-time delivery, employee safety, product quality and customer satisfaction goals. Ensures metrics are in place to monitor performance against the goals and takes appropriate corrective actions as required.
- ◆Maintain the necessary communications and effective relationships with other company functions required to support the operation.
- ◆Supports business development proposals and engineering efforts by providing technical and production resources necessary.
- ◆Develops and maintains an effective operations organization through the selection, training, development, compensation and motivation of all personnel assigned to the operations organization. Recommends and approves organizational structures and staffing
requirements
in support of company business objectives.
- ✓Responsible for the security of the facilities and compliance with all safety and environmental requirements.
- ✓Comply with and actively support approved affirmative action programs and equal employment opportunity policies.
- ✓Complies with laws, company policy and procedures including but not limited to Equal Opportunity Employment, Affirmative Action, Business Ethics, EPA, OSHA and other federal, state and local regulatory agencies.
- ✓May handle hazardous waste as outlined in departmental work instructions. The following RCRA training is required on initial hire and on an annual basis thereafter: Introduction to RCRA, Properties of Facility Waste, Waste Minimization Accumulation, Container Management, and Emergency Response Plan.
N ote: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
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TTM Technologies, Inc. – Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) – Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer
About TTM
TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (“PCB”s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market.
Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com
Scope
- •The Director of Assembly Operations is responsible for overall management and coordination of the Denver Assembly operations segment to deliver products in the most cost-efficient manner while adhering to safety, quality and environmental standards and procedures; Leads initiatives to improve overall Assembly efficiency and effectiveness by working with cross functional teams through continuous improvement processes; Works closely with Process Engineering and Equipment Maintenance to ensure manufacturing process are stable, in statistical control and meeting specification; Works closely with the Finance and Quality teams to meet business growth goals and customer expectations for quality and delivery.
Essential Knowledge and Skills
- •Strong customer service and quality orientation.
- •Strong leadership and communication skills. Able to define goals and inspire the organization to achieve them. Provides clear, frequent direction to subordinates, and support functions, in support of production goals.
- •Able to maintain personal effectiveness and tolerate stress while handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
- •Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate team members to achieve optimal results. Leverages each member’s strengths and provides recognition of accomplishments to maximize overall results.
- •High performance team building. Uses appropriate methods and a flexible interpersonal style to help build a cohesive team. Ability to effectively manage conflict and create “win / win” outcomes for people and the business.
- •Demonstrated structured problem-solving skills. Able to le
