Manager, Engineering & Operations

Industry: Advanced scientific instrumentation, imaging, and measurement technologies

Travel: 10–15% (as needed)

Reports To: President

Compensation: $115K-$130K annual salary + bonus

A growing, technology‑driven organization in the advanced scientific measurement and instrumentation space is seeking a Manager, Engineering & Operations to lead and integrate day‑to‑day operations with engineering execution.

This newly created role is designed for a hands‑on leader who can bridge engineering, manufacturing, and operational execution, ensuring products move efficiently from design through production while meeting demanding quality, performance, and delivery expectations. The role carries significant visibility and influence, partnering directly with the President to scale processes, improve execution, and support continued growth.

This role offers a rare chance to sit at the intersection of engineering innovation and operational execution. It is ideal for a leader who enjoys being close to the work, solving complex challenges, and helping a technically sophisticated organization scale with discipline and clarity—without losing agility.

• Blended leadership role combining operations ownership with engineering oversight.
• Opportunity to work in a high‑precision, mission‑critical technology environment.
• Direct partnership with executive leadership on operational and technical strategy.
• Influence over product realization, process improvement, and cross‑functional alignment.
• Ability to shape how engineering and operations work together as the organization scales.

• Lead day‑to‑day operational execution across manufacturing, supply chain, and production planning.
• Establish and improve operational processes to support quality, efficiency, cost, and delivery.
• Monitor operational performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with leadership to align operational priorities with business objectives.

• Provide leadership and coordination across engineering functions, ensuring designs are manufacturable, scalable, and aligned with operational capabilities.
• Act as the key interface between engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams.
• Support product development efforts by ensuring smooth transitions from development to production.
• Prioritize engineering resources and initiatives based on operational and customer needs.

• Work closely with quality, supply chain, and program management to ensure customer and project requirements are met.
• Support troubleshooting of complex technical or production challenges.
• Facilitate communication and alignment across technical and non‑technical teams.

• Identify opportunities to standardize workflows, improve documentation, and strengthen operational rigor.
• Drive improvements in throughput, yield, quality, and on‑time delivery.
• Support capacity planning and long‑term operational readiness.

• 3+ years of experience leading or managing operations and engineering functions in a technical or manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology, Physics, Applied Sciences or a related field.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, engineering workflows, and product realization.
• Proven ability to work hands‑on while also thinking strategically.
• Experience collaborating closely with senior leadership.
• Strong problem‑solving, prioritization, and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent communication skills across technical and operational teams.

• Background in scientific instrumentation, imaging, electronics, optics, or advanced manufacturing.
• Experience supporting custom or low‑to‑medium volume, high‑complexity products.
• Exposure to regulated, defense, energy, or research‑driven environments.
• Formal engineering education or technical degree.

Precision Talent Partners, LLC values diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to contribute. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Employment is at‑will, and this job description does not constitute a contract of employment.