Senior Manager - Operations and Business Development

Cygnus is a well-recognized aerospace manufacturer of high-quality sheet metal parts, CNC machined parts, and sub-assemblies. This unique position is for a detailed thinking manager of operations and business development to oversee, coordinate, trouble shoot and improve the overall operations of Cygnus. This senior position will work at the highest levels of the company, coordinating with and across all departments and reporting primarily to the GM. Due to the expansiveness of this position reasonable training and support will be provided by the individual departments. Typical operational and improvement projects will include working with; Engineering contacts and Bidding, production and control, operational and financial performance, and safety; along with the day-to-day detailed technical issues that arise in a typical small aerospace manufacturing company composed of fabrication, machinery, heat treat, processing, painting, and assembly.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Most important criteria are the willingness and desire to learn and contribute at the highest level of Cygnus in support of the General Manager, Business Development, and Operations.

Actively pursues Continuous Business Improvement in relation to contract terms and conditions, bids, job costs, production methods, equipment usage and operating systems; all to reduce costs and increase contract awards (sales).

Expand existing and new customers markets and sales in a consistent growth manner based on our long-standing reputation of Customer Rapport, Quality, Price, Delivery, Attention to Detail, Production Efficiency, and our Cygnus Code of Ethics.

Typical Benefits Package:

This is a full-time position. Days: 9/80 schedule 6-3:30pm M-Th, 6-2:30 pm F (every other Fri off)

Benefits package available: Medical, Dental, Optical, PPTO, 401K.

Salary: Depending on Capabilities and Experience; Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications: Education, Experience, Special Skills, and Knowledge

Education 2- or 4-year Business degree and / or 2- or 4-year Engineering Degree is required.

Minimum 10 years in a high-quality technical manufacturing industry aerospace, electronics, medical, etc.

Have knowledge of machine shop equipment: CNC Mills, CNC lathes, CNC routers, waterjet, brakes, shears, heat treat, processing, painting, and assembly.

Must have good reading, writing, comprehension, excel, math skills, and be familiar with financial analysis, income statement, and balance sheets.

Mechanical aptitude and spatial cognizance to understand and utilize mechanical drawings, blueprints, specifications, and quality requirements.

Exhibit a strong sense of urgency and self-motivation and have good communication team skills.

Must be firmly grounded in the belief and daily practice of Ethical honest open team communication.

About the Company: Cygnus, Inc. is a one-stop manufacturer of high-quality precision aerospace sheet metal and machined parts and assemblies. The Company's success, based on the Cygnus Code of Ethics, has resulted in a long-standing reputation of Manufacturing Excellence winning numerous Supplier of the Year and Excellence Awards over the past 35 years. Cygnus Inc. has a wide variety of manufacturing capabilities including CNC mills, CNC routers, CNC brakes, CNC waterjet, penetrant inspection, heat treat, alodine and anodize processing, painting, and subassemblies. Cygnus has 88 employees in its 44,000 sq. ft. facility located in an ideal quality of life Pacific Northwest resort community with scenic hiking, boating, sailing, fishing, hunting, golfing, skiing, and snowmobiling.

Additional information that applies to the position:

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

Physical Requirements:

Will sit for extended periods at a time at a desk using a computer requiring close vision, hand fingers, and wrist dexterity.

Must be able to read, write, speak, hear, walk, stoop, kneel, reach with hands and arms, lift and/or move up to 10 pounds frequently.

The employee must have strong interpersonal skills; be able to communicate fluently in English, be tolerant to stress and must be able to travel by car.

Work Environment:

Will work in a busy office setting in a manufacturing facility where you will be subject to office chatter, noises typical of office and manufacturing equipment, and frequent interruptions.

Must accept working in an environment where hazardous chemicals are used on a continuing basis; requiring a tolerance for the noxious smells, vapors, odors, etc. that may emanate from various manufacturing processes.

Cygnus, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Cygnus strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

Cygnus complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.

Cygnus, Inc participates in E-verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.