Senior Manager Engineering

Fieldpiece Instruments • Orange, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Fieldpiece is hiring a Sr. Manager of Engineering to lead a growing team of mechanical, electrical, system, and test engineers in a matrixed environment. This role requires a visible, empathetic leader who can balance strategic vision with hands-on problem-solving and decision-making. The ideal candidate is a strategic, hands-on R&D leader with a deep and broad engineering background, experienced in developing complex, electro-mechanical products from concept to launch, with a firm understanding of mechanical, electrical, and firmware requirements. The position demands exceptional technical judgment, problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate across the organization and with external suppliers and vendors. The successful candidate will have experience scaling teams, building internal capabilities, and coaching teams through change and transformation. Fieldpiece aims to enhance the lives of HVACR professionals with high-performance and reliable tools, having delivered rugged, feature-rich tools since 1990. The company is recognized as one of Southern California’s Best Places to Work (2023, 2024 & 2025), offers a Hire-to-Retire philosophy, a hybrid work schedule, and fosters a culture of curiosity. The role is based in Orange, CA, with a planned move to a new Tustin office in 2028.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or similar STEM field.
• 12+ years of progressive engineering and R&D leadership experience, including managing cross-functional and matrixed teams.
• Proven success leading new product development and managing supplier/ODM partnerships.
• Expertise in strategic planning, budgeting, and performance management.
• Experience with Lean product development or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills — a motivator who connects strategy to execution.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the long-term engineering and technical strategy aligned with company growth objectives and product innovation goals.
• Lead a multi-disciplinary R&D engineering team – build, coach, and inspire - in a matrixed environment.
• Build organizational capacity and technical depth to deliver a sustainable pipeline of differentiated products.
• Partner cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, Quality, and Operations to drive seamless New Product Development (NPD) from concept through launch.
• Drive operational excellence and innovation through Lean product development, process optimization, and accountability.
• Be a visible, empathetic leader balancing strategic vision with hands-on engagement in problem-solving and decision-making.
• Manage budgets, resources, processes, metrics and strategic priorities across simultaneous programs.
• Strengthen relationships with ODMs and strategic suppliers to expand innovation capacity and accelerate time-to-market.
• Develop and oversee the R&D budget, ensuring optimal allocation of financial and human resources across projects and teams.

Benefits

• Matching 401k up to 4% with immediate vesting.
• Excellent medical benefits including an HSA plan and monthly HSA contributions.
• Supplemental Term Life, Employee Assistance Programs (EAD), Disability, and more.
• Hire to Retire philosophy that includes personal career development plans.
• Onsite music program with lessons from guitar, piano and voice coaches.
• Hybrid work schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees