Engineering Operations Manager – Procurement, Logistics & Prototype Production

Location: Middletown, Rhode Island, United States. Flexible for occasional telework; must be local to the work location.

Salary: projected compensation range of $107,153.39–$186,318.96.

Company

hirify.global is a federal government contractor supporting U.S. Navy engineering programs, including electronic warfare, imaging, and RADAR.

What you will do

• Lead Procurement/Logistics and Laboratory Prototype Production teams through performance management, mentoring, training, and process guidance.
• Govern cross-functional workflows, intake, prioritization, tracking tools, KPIs, operational dashboards, and continuous-improvement plans across competing engineering programs.
• Direct material sourcing, vendor management, purchase orders, BOM and TDP readiness, supply-chain risk mitigation, and compliance with defense acquisition requirements.
• Oversee receiving, secure storage, kitting, inventory controls, shipping, government-furnished property, customer-owned equipment, and sensitive hardware traceability.
• Manage prototype development, hardware integration, assembly, testing, repair, rework, production readiness, laboratory throughput, backlog, quality trends, and equipment utilization.
• Coordinate with engineering, program management, quality, finance, security, suppliers, customers, and government stakeholders while reporting metrics, risks, and corrective actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, operations management, engineering, logistics, or a related discipline; an equivalent combination of education, technical experience, and leadership experience may be considered.
• 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in operations, procurement, logistics, manufacturing, engineering support, laboratory operations, or program execution, including 3+ years leading teams, supervising personnel, or managing cross-functional operational activities.
• Clear, professional communication with technical teams, program managers, executive leadership, suppliers, and government or customer stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams, plus experience with ERP, procurement, inventory, ticketing, or project-management systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and firm schedule commitments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting U.S. Navy, Department of Defense, aerospace, or federal engineering programs.
• Active DoD Secret clearance or prior eligibility to hold a DoD clearance.
• Experience with FAR/DFARS, government property management, and defense supply-chain compliance.
• Prototype manufacturing, electro-mechanical assembly, RF systems, electronics integration, or test and evaluation experience.
• Experience with ERP, MRP, PLM, warehouse management, or custom workflow and ticketing tools.
• CSCP, CPSM, PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or similar certification.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, IPC, or equivalent hardware assembly quality and workmanship standards.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-focused, regulated environment emphasizing accountability, quality, safety, configuration discipline, and data-driven reporting.
• Health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, short- and long-term disability, retirement and savings programs, and optional benefits may be available depending on the position.
• Learning and development opportunities and wellness programs.
• Equal opportunity employment with federal contractor compliance.