Sr Manager, Operations Engineering

Senior Manager, Operations Engineering

Hypertherm Associates seeks a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager, Operations Engineering to oversee the industrialization of new products into serial production, acting as liaison between product development and all operations functions.

• Lead Project Engineers and drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing.
• Mentor, coach, and provide subject‑matter expertise to Business Unit manufacturing engineers.
• Identify/implement capital investments and factory automation solutions to improve safety, quality, capacity, and cost.
• Lead large‑scale, complex industrial projects and develop/implement best‑in‑class processes and standards for world‑class manufacturing/lean manufacturing.
• Promote lean and efficient operating practices to enhance process efficiency and gross margin.

• BS degree in engineering with 2+ years of hands‑on management experience leading a team of engineers.
• 7+ years supporting manufacturing engineering processes, especially in power electronics and/or high‑volume precision machining.
• Experience leading new product industrialization and acting as connector between product development and operations.
• Proven ability to build and lead a high‑performing engineering team, providing mentorship and career development.
• Track record of advancing operational excellence, championing lean manufacturing standards, ensuring BOM and routing accuracy, and partnering on 3‑5 year capital and technology plans.
• Outstanding organizational, communication, interpersonal, and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to collaborate, influence buy‑in, and work independently while managing a team.
• Knowledge of project tasking, analysis, recommendations, and implementation of process improvement.

• Industry experience in high‑volume machining, electronics assembly, mechatronics, or automation.
• Professional certifications: PMI PMP, Agile Certified Professional (ACP), or equivalent.

Onsite in Hanover, NH.

$ - $ annual (base pay range).

• Global, 100% employee‑owned company for over 50 years.
• Profit‑Sharing & Employee Stock Ownership.
• Five days/year Community Service Time.
• Strong commitment to Environmental Stewardship.
• Stable, growing organization with a no‑layoff philosophy.

Note:

Sponsorship of new applicants for employment authorization, or any other immigration‑related support, is not available for this position.

Hypertherm Associates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome all applications. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. At Hypertherm Associates, we are committed to building an inclusive diverse, flexible, and collaborative environment.