Vice President of Engineering and Operations

HiFyve is hiring a Vice President of Engineering and Operations!

Salary: $145,000 - $175,000 + 30% Annual Performance Bonus

Schedule: Days | Hybrid (4 days onsite / 1 day remote)

Location: Houston, TX

Job Duties and 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

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline required
• MBA or other advanced business or engineering degree preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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

Benefits Include:

• 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