Title:  General Manager, Technical Director

Job Title: General Manager, Technical Director

Job Code: 24446

Job Location: Carlstadt, NJ

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

ARDE Inc., a subsidiary of Aerojet Rocketdyne, an L3Harris Technologies company in Carlstadt, NJ, is seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee daily operations. ARDE is a leader in designing and manufacturing high-performance pressure vessels for the space and defense sectors, serving both domestic and international customers. The role involves managing customer relationships, multi-year production contracts, and fostering connections with emerging commercial space start-ups. The ideal candidate will have proven managerial experience and a strong background in the industry. ARDE specializes in high-pressure Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessels and Propellant Tanks, with expertise in structural/dynamics analysis, fracture mechanics, and Material and Process Engineering. Join us to contribute to our commitment to delivering quality products on time and at a fair price.

Essential Functions:

• Oversee design and manufacture of mission-critical, high-stress pressure vessels.
• Manage P&L and site infrastructure, including major defense procurements (FAR 15) and commercial bids.
• Champion site communication and engagement/morale activities to build the culture.
• Ensure compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations, working with export officials.
• Drive organizational objectives: financial performance, on-time delivery, quality management, and safety.
• Define and execute staffing and capital plans for current and future programs.
• Collaborate with Senior Staff on Continuous Improvement (CI) projects to reduce costs and lead times.
• Promote EH&S excellence and safety culture.
• Provide technical direction and leadership to direct report managers.
• Lead Business Resilience Team to ensure operational continuity during events.
• Oversee IR&D efforts to align research spending with future market needs.
• Ability to travel 20%.

Qualifications:

• Active US Secret Clearance required at the time of hire.
• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 15 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Active TS w/SCI.
• Experience in strategy development.
• PMP certification.
• Six Sigma Training.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New Jersey is $180,500- $335,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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