AMETEK
The Division Vice President, Business Unit Manager is responsible for overall profit and loss and business performance of the Rotron-PDT Business Unit (BU). This P&L leader will develop and execute the business unit’s Strategic Plan with an emphasis on top-line growth, operational excellence, new product development, customer and market expansion, and strategic acquisitions.
The Business Unit Manager will be fully accountable for the business P&L, including commercial and operational performance objectives, leading a team of 7-10 direct reports (with total headcount of 420 ), and being responsible for sites in Woodstock, NY, El Cajon, CA, Goleta, CA, and Reynosa, Mexico. The ideal candidate will be an inspirational, hands‑on, and transformative change agent with solid business instincts and a genuine passion for aerospace and defense.
Reporting Structure This position will report directly to the Vice President & General Manager of the AMETEK Aerospace & Defense division.
What You Will Do In The Role
Ensure that financial goals (revenue, profit, working capital) are consistently achieved
Build a culture of excellence by being visible and approachable in order to inspire teams to achieve business targets
Develop and apply a strong Sales and market expansion strategy
Expand the core business into new markets, capitalizing on available opportunities
Develop the global sales and go-to-market strategy, analyzing new geographic opportunities and executing strong plans for emerging markets
Negotiate complex long‑term agreements with key customers
Actively and aggressively pursue key opportunities while nurturing high‑level relationships with key customers and market influencers
Ensure an effective new product development process
Translate the customer and market requirements to formulate a strong product roadmap
Accelerate new product introduction to enable additional market capture
Align new product development with the business’s strategic plan, prioritizing the right products at the right time
Enhance operational excellence and efficiency
Pursue continuous improvement, aiming for “better” and not settling
Achieve meaningful cost reduction and enhance productivity through Lean enterprise, Six Sigma, operational excellence Kaizens, and other efficiency initiatives
Foster a process‑oriented approach that encourages creativity rather than stifling it
Build, develop, and lead a high performing team
Structure and lead a team of 420 full‑time employees through 7‑10 direct reports, fostering motivation, engagement, and accountability, and earning followership
Hire and retain top talent; developing the team and a winning culture that delivers growth
Strategically scale the team for future growth, focusing on long‑term development, and implementing succession planning efforts to prepare for leadership transitions
What You Will Bring To The Role
Bachelor’s degree is required, with Engineering disciplines (Mechanical or Electrical) strongly preferred
Master’s Degree or MBA preferred
“Hands on” progressive operations leadership experience in an engineered products manufacturing environment
Minimum 5 years leading a full (Commercial, Engineering/R&D, and Operations) or partial P&L in a low‑volume, high‑mix manufacturing organization, ideally with multi‑site operations
Proven ability to grow sales and expand profitability over a multiple year period
Demonstrate strong ownership, personal responsibility, engagement, and entrepreneurial spirit to thrive in a lean and autonomous meritocracy; drive to do more, work through obstacles and not settle
Aerospace & Defense industry experience strongly preferred
Communicate openly and confidently, challenging the status quo. Exhibit maturity and executive presence when interacting with senior‑level AMETEK leaders and customers
Exemplify the highest integrity; promote ethical behavior throughout AMETEK
Compensation Employee Type: Salaried
Salary Minimum: $200,000
Salary Maximum: $200,000
Incentive: Yes
Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.
For more information on AMETEK’s competitive benefits, please click here.
AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.
AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.
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The Business Unit Manager will be fully accountable for the business P&L, including commercial and operational performance objectives, leading a team of 7-10 direct reports (with total headcount of 420 ), and being responsible for sites in Woodstock, NY, El Cajon, CA, Goleta, CA, and Reynosa, Mexico. The ideal candidate will be an inspirational, hands‑on, and transformative change agent with solid business instincts and a genuine passion for aerospace and defense.
Reporting Structure This position will report directly to the Vice President & General Manager of the AMETEK Aerospace & Defense division.
What You Will Do In The Role
Ensure that financial goals (revenue, profit, working capital) are consistently achieved
Build a culture of excellence by being visible and approachable in order to inspire teams to achieve business targets
Develop and apply a strong Sales and market expansion strategy
Expand the core business into new markets, capitalizing on available opportunities
Develop the global sales and go-to-market strategy, analyzing new geographic opportunities and executing strong plans for emerging markets
Negotiate complex long‑term agreements with key customers
Actively and aggressively pursue key opportunities while nurturing high‑level relationships with key customers and market influencers
Ensure an effective new product development process
Translate the customer and market requirements to formulate a strong product roadmap
Accelerate new product introduction to enable additional market capture
Align new product development with the business’s strategic plan, prioritizing the right products at the right time
Enhance operational excellence and efficiency
Pursue continuous improvement, aiming for “better” and not settling
Achieve meaningful cost reduction and enhance productivity through Lean enterprise, Six Sigma, operational excellence Kaizens, and other efficiency initiatives
Foster a process‑oriented approach that encourages creativity rather than stifling it
Build, develop, and lead a high performing team
Structure and lead a team of 420 full‑time employees through 7‑10 direct reports, fostering motivation, engagement, and accountability, and earning followership
Hire and retain top talent; developing the team and a winning culture that delivers growth
Strategically scale the team for future growth, focusing on long‑term development, and implementing succession planning efforts to prepare for leadership transitions
What You Will Bring To The Role
Bachelor’s degree is required, with Engineering disciplines (Mechanical or Electrical) strongly preferred
Master’s Degree or MBA preferred
“Hands on” progressive operations leadership experience in an engineered products manufacturing environment
Minimum 5 years leading a full (Commercial, Engineering/R&D, and Operations) or partial P&L in a low‑volume, high‑mix manufacturing organization, ideally with multi‑site operations
Proven ability to grow sales and expand profitability over a multiple year period
Demonstrate strong ownership, personal responsibility, engagement, and entrepreneurial spirit to thrive in a lean and autonomous meritocracy; drive to do more, work through obstacles and not settle
Aerospace & Defense industry experience strongly preferred
Communicate openly and confidently, challenging the status quo. Exhibit maturity and executive presence when interacting with senior‑level AMETEK leaders and customers
Exemplify the highest integrity; promote ethical behavior throughout AMETEK
Compensation Employee Type: Salaried
Salary Minimum: $200,000
Salary Maximum: $200,000
Incentive: Yes
Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.
For more information on AMETEK’s competitive benefits, please click here.
AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.
AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.
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