Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager who will lead the development and implementation of efficient manufacturing processes to ensure product functionality and cost-effectiveness. This role requires a dynamic individual to ensure cohesive collaboration between the engineering team and other manufacturing departments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement manufacturing processes to maintain product functionality and cost efficiency.
• Ensure cohesive collaboration between the engineering team and other manufacturing departments.
• Develop equipment to aid in the manufacturing process.
• Plan and accomplish goals using extensive experience and judgment.
• Lead and direct the work of others, with a wide degree of creativity and latitude.
• Troubleshoot production machinery and test equipment.
• Write machine specifications for procuring production machinery and test equipment.
• Write test plans, design and construct mechanical testing apparatus, conduct testing, analyze data with statistical validity, and write test reports.
• Install, document, and refine production systems to meet safety, quality, cost, and throughput requirements.

Essential Skills

• Project management
• AS 9100
• Manufacturing engineering
• Process improvement
• Lean manufacturing
• Process engineering
• Manufacturing process
• Tooling
• Engineering management
• Machining
• Assembly
• Automation
• Automation systems
• Machine design
• CNC programming
• MasterCAM
• Energetic munitions industry experience
• Line layout (installing new lines)
• Machine build & line automation
• Experience writing test plans and establishing framework
• Prior experience managing a team and their respective KPI's
• Create and implement SOP's
• CapX project management (acquisitions, ROI, installation)
• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field
• 7 years of experience

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in chemical or energetic materials processing
• Pneumatic & hydraulic press knowledge
• Program management
• Continuous improvement
• Industrial engineering
• Lean Six Sigma
• Time studies
• Value stream mapping
• Experience in CNC programming through HAAS conversational or Master CAM is desirable
• Communication experience in assembly and detailed drawings, machine specifications, test plans and reporting, project planning, capital expenditure proposals, standard operating procedures, and customer correspondence on technical issues
• Application experience with MS Office Programs, Mini-tab, AutoCAD, and MS Project

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Camden, AR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $57.69 - $72.16/hr eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision;
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available;
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents);
Short and long-term disability;
Health Spending Account (HSA);
Transportation benefits;
Employee Assistance Program;
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Camden, AR.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran…