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Operations Manager - Hi-Rel

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 Apr 2026

💰 $150,000/yr($135,000/yr – $150,000/yr)

About the role

Mini-Circuits designs, manufactures and distributes integrated circuits, modules, and sub-systems for high-performance radio frequency (RF) and microwave applications. With design, sales and manufacturing locations in over 30 countries, Mini-Circuits’ products are used in a range of wired and wireless communications applications. Our products are also used in detection, measurement and imaging applications, including military communication, guidance and electronic countermeasure systems, commercial, scientific, military land, sea and aircraft; automotive systems, medical systems, and industrial test equipment.

Mini-Circuits’ sells its products to over 20,000 customers globally through our direct sales force, applications engineering staff, sales representatives, as well as through our extensive website. Position Summary:

The Operations Manager – Hi-Rel is responsible for leading and scaling all High Reliability (Hi-Rel) and up-screening operations from product inception through final shipment. This role ensures operational excellence, on-time delivery, compliance with stringent reliability standards, and cross-functional alignment across Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and external partners.

This individual will bring deep experience in high-reliability manufacturing environments (e.g., aerospace, defense, and space) and will drive execution, continuous improvement, and strategic growth of Hi-Rel capabilities. Salary Range: $135,000 - $150,000 per year Job Function: Operational Leadership

Own end-to-end Hi-Rel operations including production, screening, testing, and shipment readiness
Work closely with Manufacturing Control to support production planning, scheduling, and issue resolution
Lead daily operations across assembly, inspection, reliability testing, and external labs/vendors
Ensure adherence to all Hi-Rel and up-screening requirements, including customer and regulatory standards

Program & Execution Management

Oversee planning, scheduling, and execution of all Hi-Rel programs
Champion SAP implementation and integration initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and data visibility
Drive development and maintenance of detailed production schedules and Gantt charts to ensure on-time delivery
Identify and manage critical paths, risks, and constraints across multiple concurrent programs
Ensure seamless transition from product development to production and screening
Develop and monitor KPIs to evaluate program success, on-time delivery, and operational efficiency
Support budgeting, forecasting, and vendor management for Hi-Rel programs

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Applications, Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to define and execute Hi-Rel requirements
Ensure accurate documentation of all screening and reliability requirements (e.g., Thermal Shock, Vibration, Burn-in, Life Testing, Radiographic Inspection, etc.)
Coordinate with Test Engineering and Fixturing teams to develop necessary test setups and capabilities

Quality & Compliance

Ensure strict compliance with reliability standards, customer specifications, and internal quality systems
Escalate quality issues and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions
Partner with Quality & Reliability teams to maintain and improve screening effectiveness
Ensure proper documentation, traceability, and audit readiness within SAP and operational systems

Continuous Improvement

Lead initiatives to improve throughput, reduce cycle time, and increase operational efficiency
Analyze past project performance to eliminate recurring issues
Implement Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies to optimize Hi-Rel processes
Identify opportunities for efficiency, scalability, and risk mitigation across Hi-Rel operations
Build and optimize operational workflows and systems
Analyze operational data (including SAP data) to inform strategic decisions
Lead change management efforts related to process and system improvements

Reporting & Communication