Cygnus is a high-quality precision sheet metal and machine parts manufacturer looking for an experienced Business Development and Operations Manager to work at the highest levels of Cygnus to expand customer base and assist in overseeing all aspects of company operations. This senior position as it is being developed, will consist of marketing, analyzing contracts, and bid proposal; and expand to improving shop floor production and ultimately overall company financial performance. This individual must be familiar with or be willing to learn and understand the roles and elements of marketing, bidding, contracts, purchasing, engineering, scheduling, production, production control, quality, IT, and safety. This position presents a great opportunity for a growth-oriented individual with a financial and detailed technical mindset with the desire and ability to learn; and the Ethics and motivation to become a valuable member of our team.

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: 7am -3:30pm. Mon – Fri.

• Benefits package available after 3 months: 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 85 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.