Job Details

Job Title

Production Manager

Location

San Diego, CA, US, 92121

Business Unit

Energy Conversion Solutions

Posting Date

Sep 30, 2025

About Us

AMETEK Programmable Power Business Unit (~$160M) is headquartered in San Diego, CA and provides advanced Power and Instrumentation solutions for Precision Stimulus, Process Power and Measurement and Switching applications. We also provide expertise in Programmable Power, Data Acquisition and Functional Test applications.

Job Summary

The Production Manager is responsible for achieving site goals including employee safety, product quality and cost, schedule adherence and on-time delivery to customer demand. This is a hands-on position that maximizes daily throughput and drives efficiency to improve profitability. The role supports factory operations, especially custom engineered solution projects, and involves developing and maintaining a motivated staff while achieving budgetary and production targets. The manager must ensure all Focus Factory team members adhere to AMETEK policies and procedures including ISO 9001, Environmental/Health/Safety, and Human Resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the assigned production process and collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Planning, Manufacturing, and Quality to meet customer fulfillment expectations.
• Achieve KPIs related to revenue, on-time delivery, first pass yield, and overtime; implement corrective actions as needed.
• Lead daily management practices with escalation protocols to gather inputs and escalate issues to cross-functional leadership for rapid resolution.
• Lead continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing principles (6S, Gemba Walks, leader standard work, visual controls, root cause problem solving).
• Analyze variances between direct labor standards and actuals to support improvements and reduce variances.
• Provide tactical and strategic direction and support staff development for Assemblers and Technicians; maintain headcount plans for current and future needs.
• Maintain cross-training to mitigate single points of failure and tribal knowledge loss.
• Support engineering deviations and change orders; partner with Manufacturing and Test Engineering to review and improve SOPs for production operations.
• Maintain robust inventory handling/management for the Focus Factory and ensure equipment calibration and preventive maintenance programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Operations Management, Electronics, Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years' production experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Must have legal right to work in the U.S. and be authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in electro-mechanical assembly and final electrical/functional test in ERP-managed environments.
• Experience with engineered, rack-mounted power electronics systems.
• Experience with electronic test equipment (power analyzers, waveform generators, DMMs, oscilloscopes, etc.).
• Experience with Lean and ISO quality systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, meet deadlines, and stay within budget.
• Experience managing budgets and schedules with cost control.
• Strong interpersonal skills and computer literacy (MS Office, ERP, scheduling software like MS Project, data visualization tools like Power BI).
• Data-driven decision-making and results orientation.

What's In It For You

• Competitive compensation, holiday pay, and paid time off
• Benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• FSAs, HSA with AMETEK contribution, life and disability insurance, and family medical leave
• Employee referral program
• Tution reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Dynamic, fast-paced environment with opportunities for career advancement

Location Information

This role is based in San Diego, California. San Diego offers a coastal climate, diverse neighborhoods, and abundant outdoor activities.

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Salary Minimum: $100,000

Salary Maximum: $130,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer: The pay range is a good faith estimate; actual salary is based on experience, skills, qualifications, market considerations, and location.

Equal Opportunity

AMETEK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations for disability in the employment process are available by calling 1-866-###-####.

Nearest Major Market: San Diego