Vice President of Engineering and Operations
About The Position
HiFyve is hiring a Vice President of Engineering and Operations! This executive leadership role will provide leadership for a North American business unit specializing in engineered-to-order industrial equipment and systems. The position requires full P&L responsibility, driving revenue growth, profitability, and operational performance. The VP will develop and execute strategic business plans, lead commercial strategy, and partner with engineering, manufacturing, and project management teams to deliver complex capital equipment solutions. Key responsibilities include overseeing application engineering, product design, manufacturing, installation, and project execution, as well as driving operational excellence and establishing risk management processes. The role also involves supporting major customer negotiations, collaborating with global leadership, and leading high-performing teams. A strong focus on safety, customer satisfaction, innovation, and continuous improvement is expected.
Requirements
- 15+ years of progressive executive leadership experience within engineered-to-order manufacturing or industrial equipment
- Demonstrated success leading a business unit with full P&L responsibility
- Strong background in industrial sales, engineering, manufacturing, and project execution
- Experience leading complex capital equipment or engineered systems businesses
- Proven ability to develop and execute strategic growth initiatives
- Strong financial, operational, and commercial leadership skills
- Experience managing cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, manufacturing, and sales
- Excellent executive communication, negotiation, and customer relationship management skills
- Experience with large industrial projects involving engineering, fabrication, installation, and commissioning
- Strong understanding of project risk management, contract administration, and operational planning
- Ability to influence stakeholders across multiple business functions and global organizations
- Willingness to travel approximately 20–30%, including domestic and international travel
Nice To Haves
- MBA or other advanced business or engineering degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide executive leadership for a North American business unit specializing in engineered-to-order industrial equipment and systems
- Own full P&L responsibility, driving revenue growth, profitability, and operational performance
- Develop and execute strategic business plans aligned with long-term growth objectives
- Lead commercial strategy, including sales, business development, and key customer relationships across heavy industrial markets
- Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and project management teams to deliver complex capital equipment solutions
- Oversee application engineering, product design, manufacturing, installation, and project execution from quote through commissioning
- Drive operational excellence by improving project execution, manufacturing performance, and delivery timelines
- Establish risk management processes for engineering, commercial proposals, contracts, and project execution
- Support major customer negotiations and executive-level business development activities
- Collaborate with global leadership teams to implement best practices, technology initiatives, and operational improvements
- Lead and develop high-performing teams across sales, engineering, operations, and project management
- Foster a culture focused on safety, customer satisfaction, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
- Develop annual budgets, financial forecasts, and long-term strategic plans
- Identify new market opportunities and expand business within heavy industrial sectors
Benefits
- Competitive base salary plus performance bonus
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
- Hybrid work schedule
- Executive leadership role with significant growth opportunity
- Opportunity to lead a high-performing business serving critical industrial markets
- Stable global organization with long-term career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
