Senior Manager, Operations Engineering
Hypertherm Associates is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager, Operations Engineering to oversee the successful industrialization of new products into serial production. This leader will act as the primary liaison between the product development team and all operations functions to ensure a seamless transition from design to production. The role will be responsible for leading Project Engineers, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and providing subject matter expertise, mentorship, and coaching to the Business Unit’s Manufacturing Engineers. Additionally, the leader will play a key role in identifying and implementing new capital investments and factory automation solutions to improve safety, quality, capacity, and cost, while ensuring strong employee development and engagement.
You will be responsible for leading large-scale, complex industrial projects, driving the development and implementation of best-in-class processes and standards for world-class manufacturing/Lean manufacturing, and promoting Lean and efficient operating practices to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of processes to sustain and promote growth and improved gross margin.
Who you are and the experience you bring:
BS degree in an engineering discipline with 2+ years of hands-on management experience leading a team of engineers.
7+ years of experience supporting manufacturing engineering processes, particularly in power electronics and/or high-volume precision machining industries.
Lead new product industrialization, serving as the key connector between product development and operations to ensure smooth, cost‑effective transition into serial production.
Develop and lead a high‑performing engineering team, managing Project Engineers on large, complex initiatives while providing mentorship, technical guidance, and career development to build a strong internal pipeline of talent.
Advance operational excellence and long‑term capability, championing Lean manufacturing standards, ensuring BoM and routing accuracy, and partnering with operations leadership on 3–5 year capital and technology plans that support growth and margin improvement.
Outstanding organizational, communication, interpersonal, relationship building skills conducive to team development.
Ability to partner and to collaborate with people at all levels - individual engineers, managers, and executives.
Ability to influence and build buy-in to product/process changes and the investment of resources.
Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as manage a team.
Knowledge of project tasking, analysis, recommendations, and implementation of changes toward process improvement will be required.
Preferred experience that differentiates you:
Experience in a related industry (such as high-volume machining, electronics assembly, mechatronics, and automation).
Preferred certification: PMI Project Manager Professional (PMP) or Agile Certified Professional (ACP) or equivalent
Location: Onsite in Hanover, NH
Besides our incredible culture, some of the benefits you can expect with a career at Hypertherm:
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
Sponsorship of new applicants for employment authorization, or any other immigration-related support, is not available for this position at this time.
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At Hypertherm Associates, we are committed to building an inclusive diverse, flexible, and collaborative environment. If our mission resonates with you, but you don’t meet all posted requirements, we encourage you to still apply. We will evaluate your application materials and may suggest alternative roles that better leverage your strengths and talents. For positions with multiple levels, we will evaluate your prior experience to determine the level within our organization you are best aligned based upon the job applying.