Director of Operations (Evans, E. Providence, RI)

  • Job Location : E. Providence, Rhode Island, United States
  • Job Type : Full Time

The Opening

Evans currently has an opening for an on-site Director of Operations. Be part of the innovative teams supporting mission-critical applications in the aerospace and defense industry.

Our Company

Evans, an electronic components company, is a trusted partner in the military, aerospace, industrial, and commercial markets, with over a century of combined experience as a reliable problem-solver. Being part of the Evans Group portfolio has enabled Evans to continue developing cutting-edge capacitor technology alongside other world-class technology companies that represent the future of mission-critical electronics.

Evans, with sites in East Providence, RI, Sanford, ME, and Phoenix, AZ, manufactures high-energy-density capacitors for demanding, mission-critical applications. We have the most power-dense capacitor technology in the industry and are routinely specified for defense, aerospace, and energy exploration applications where high reliability and SWaP (space, weight, and power) savings are critical design considerations.

Position Summary 

The Director of Operations provides strategic and hands-on leadership across Evans’ Rhode Island and Maine manufacturing sites, ensuring operational excellence in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. This leader drives alignment between sites, ensures best practices are shared and standardized, and builds a high-performing operations team capable of supporting both current demand and future growth. 

The ideal candidate is a decisive, people-centered leader who balances strategic planning with daily engagement on the floor — someone who builds trust through action, develops leaders, and creates clarity across functions.