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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 22, 2026. Ducommun scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Ducommun is a Costa Mesa, California based aerospace and defense supplier that makes electronic systems, aerostructures and engineered products, including circuit boards, interconnect and cable assemblies, structural assemblies, chemical milling, RF components and lightning diversion systems. Founded in 1849 as a Gold Rush hardware store and described as the oldest company in California, it is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and runs plants in California, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Missouri, New York, Rhode Island and Washington. It hires machine, SMT and process line operators, electromechanical assemblers, quality inspectors and engineers, buyers, supervisors and EHS specialists.

Operations Manager Individual will participate and provide tactical business processes to successfully manage the operations. The incumbent will proactively manage and direct all manufacturing operations and team with functional leaders to meet customer requirements and achieve and/or exceed profit plan and AOP targets. Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed. Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets.

We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications. Job Summary Coordinates all manufacturing processes to meet established plant forecast and budget goals and objectives. Provide direction on manufacturing process upgrades and establishes acceptable work instruction standards Maintains manufacturing quality standards to meet all customer requirements Plans with scheduling the flow of manufacturing material to ensure improved OTD Implements and drives lean and six sigma projects to improve business operations and improve overhead rates and operating margins Develop department capital and operating budgets Improves quality, cost, yield, productivity, safety, and delivery.

Maintain employee relationships striving for continuous improvement Review and approve organizational structure, staffing and training of manufacturing personnel Selects and decides on operating methods, purchases and requirements of machinery and equipment.

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