Engineering & Operations Manager in Reno

Job DescriptionJob Description

Engineering & Operations Manager

Location: Reno, NV
Schedule: Monday–Friday, Full-Time
Employment Type: Direct Hire

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Engineering & Operations Manager to oversee daily business operations for a small, privately held company. This is an excellent opportunity for a well-rounded leader who enjoys being actively involved in all aspects of the business, building strong teams, improving processes, and ensuring operational success.

Unlike larger corporate environments with multiple layers of management, this role requires someone who is comfortable wearing multiple hats, making decisions, solving problems, and working directly with employees across various departments. The ideal candidate is both a strong leader and a hands-on manager who understands how to balance big-picture business objectives with the day-to-day details that keep operations running smoothly.

You will oversee Purchasing, Quality, Logistics, and Warehouse functions while partnering closely with Engineering, Accounting, and executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across Purchasing, Quality Control, Logistics, and Warehouse departments.
• Provide hands-on leadership, direction, and development to employees and department teams.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, operational efficiency, and cost control.
• Oversee purchasing activities, inventory management, purchase order approvals, receiving, and production/kitting schedules.
• Monitor sales activity, billing, margins, and key financial transactions in coordination with Accounting.
• Support financial and administrative functions, including payment approvals, banking activities, and contract review.
• Oversee quality control processes, customer complaints, corrective actions, and ISO compliance.
• Participate in internal audits and quarterly ISO management reviews.
• Ensure workplace safety, employee training, and company policies and procedures are consistently followed.
• Review engineering drawings, customer orders, quotations, and other key business documents.
• Serve as a primary contact for IT systems and external IT support, coordinating system performance and improvements.
• Collaborate with the President/CEO and department leaders to achieve company goals and maintain strong operational performance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of management experience overseeing business operations, manufacturing operations, or related functions.
• Bachelor's degree required; Business, Mechanical Engineering, Accounting, or a related field .
• Previous experience managing multiple operational departments, such as Purchasing, Quality, Logistics, and Warehousing.
• Mechanically inclined, with the ability to understand products, engineering drawings, and operational processes.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles, financial processes, and business controls.
• Experience leading, developing, and holding employees accountable.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and remain actively involved in daily operations.

The Ideal Candidate

• A hands-on leader who enjoys being involved in the day-to-day operations rather than managing exclusively from behind a desk.
• Comfortable working in a small, privately held business where flexibility, accountability, and initiative are essential.
• A resourceful problem-solver who can independently assess situations and take action.
• Someone who can move between strategic planning, employee management, and operational details throughout the day.
• A collaborative leader who builds relationships, communicates effectively, and leads by example.

If you are a well-rounded operations leader who enjoys making a direct impact, improving business performance, and being part of a close-knit organization, we encourage you to apply!

Domestic and occasional international travel required.

\nCompany Description

For over 30 years, clients and candidates have entrusted AtWork to provide workforce solutions nationwide. With over 80 offices nationwide, AtWork specialize in executive, professional, commercial, and government verticals. AtWork utilizes a collaborative approach where we deliver quick, high-quality results. Our customizable service portfolio focuses on direct-hire and flexible workforce solutions. Since 1986, AtWork has continued to be an award-recognized leader in the staffing industry by clients, candidates, and industry professionals.

Company DescriptionFor over 30 years, clients and candidates have entrusted AtWork to provide workforce solutions nationwide. With over 80 offices nationwide, AtWork specialize in executive, professional, commercial, and government verticals. AtWork utilizes a collaborative approach where we deliver quick, high-quality results. Our customizable service portfolio focuses on direct-hire and flexible workforce solutions. Since 1986, AtWork has continued to be an award-recognized leader in the staffing industry by clients, candidates, and industry professionals.