ITT is a leading manufacturer of critical components for harsh environments that serves fast-growing end markets in flow, aerospace and defense, energy and transportation. Building on our heritage of innovation, we partner with our customers to deliver solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life.
Headquartered in Stamford, CT, we have more than 11,700 employees globally with operations in ~40 countries and sales in more than 125. At our core is our engineering DNA, with 1,280+ engineers, 1,700+ active global patents and ~51 manufacturing locations.

 

Our businesses are organized in three distinct segments, each based around our core engineering DNA: 

 

Industrial Process: A global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps and engineered valves for chemical, energy, mining, and industrial applications. Our leading brands include the iconic Goulds Pumps (with more than 175 years of history), Bornemann, Habonim, Engineered Valves, Rheinhütte Pumpen and Svanehøj. 

 

Motion Technologies: A global leader in brake pads (ICE and electrified brake pads) and shock absorbers (energy absorption solutions) for transportation applications. Our leading brands include Friction Technologies, KONI and Axtone.

 

Connect and Control Technologies: A leader in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets, including harsh environment connectors and control components. Our leading brands include ITT Cannon, Enidine, Aerospace Controls and kSARIA. 

Job Title: Director of Machining

Department: Operations

Reports To: General Manager

Location: Seneca Falls, NY

FLSA Status: Exempt

 

Position Summary:

 

The Director of Machining is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of the machining department at our Seneca Falls, NY manufacturing facility. This position leads a multi-disciplinary team—including Supervision, Maintenance, and Scheduling,—to ensure performance in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The Director will drive continuous improvement while supporting growth, innovation, and operational excellence.

 

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

Leadership & People Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop direct reports across Supervision, Maintenance, & Scheduling.
• Set performance goals, provide regular feedback, and foster a high-performance culture.
• Ensure alignment with company values and plant objectives.

Machining Operations

• Oversee daily operations for CNC and manual machining processes, managing workflow, staffing, and machine utilization.
• Maintain high safety standards and regulatory compliance across all areas of responsibility.
• Monitor KPIs such as OEE, first-pass yield, schedule adherence, and scrap rates. 

Strategic & Technical Leadership

• Develop and implement machining strategies that support customer demand, operational efficiency, and quality targets.
• Lead efforts to evaluate and adopt new technologies, equipment, and automation.
• Provide direction on tooling, process optimization, and best-in-class CNC programming practice.

Maintenance & Reliability

• Oversee the preventive and predictive maintenance program for machining equipment.
• Work collaboratively with maintenance leadership to ensure maximum uptime and efficient resource utilization.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Planning, Quality, Supply Chain, and Assembly to ensure seamless end-to-end production flow.
• Support New Product Development (NPD) and Engineering Change Procedures with robust process readiness and launch support.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for machining-related quality or delivery issues.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (required); Master’s degree preferred.

• 10+ years of experience in machining or manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining, CAM programming, maintenance systems, and production scheduling.
• Proven leadership in a high-mix, low-volume industrial manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., PRMS) and production metrics.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification strongly preferred.

Preferred Experience:

• Manufacturing experience in pumps, rotating equipment, or heavy industrial products.
• Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on involvement in automation, lights-out machining, or Industry 4.0 initiatives.

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We aim to pay our ‘ITT’ers’ fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on ‘what’ they accomplish, but also on ‘how’ they reflect ITT’s values. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.

Annual Salary Range $140,300.00 to $224,100.00 Plus Benefits and Incentive Plans.