Engineering Manager

Job Description

The Engineering Manager (Manufacturing & Process) serves as the technical leader responsible for defining processes, enhancing existing equipment, and driving quality improvements. This role provides essential day-to-day engineering support for single-piece flow manufacturing and works closely with the Maintenance team. Additionally, the position involves developing detailed work instructions, process definitions, and controls in collaboration with the Quality department. The manager will lead continuous improvement initiatives and support the introduction of new products and processes into production lines.

Responsibilities Include

+ Drive automation initiatives and lead improvements to existing equipment to enhance quality, consistency, and reliability.

+ Ensure uninterrupted operation of production lines by addressing process weaknesses and equipment issues.

+ Partner closely with the Maintenance team to align on reliability improvement strategies and preventive actions.

+ Oversee the installation, commissioning, and qualification of new equipment, ensuring compliance with DoD and internal standards.

+ Develop and maintain work instructions, process definitions, and control plans.

+ Implement process controls to ensure consistent product quality and compliance with SQDIP priorities (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity).

+ Drive Lean initiatives and events to improve productivity, reduce waste, and optimize cycle times.

+ Collaborate with Value Stream Managers to identify improvement opportunities.

+ Validate new processes and equipment, and work with design, quality, and operations teams for successful ramp-up and production readiness.

+ Supervise and mentor Manufacturing Engineers and ensure training in lean principles and continuous improvement tools.

+ Ensure adherence to DoD security and compliance requirements.

Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (Master's preferred).

+ 8+ years of experience in process and manufacturing engineering within a high-volume environment.

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Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles, Kaizen events, and continuous improvement culture

+ Familiarity with DoD compliance standards

+ Project management skills for equipment improvements and upgrades

+ Previous leadership experience

+ Experience supporting NPI launches and integrating new products

Nice to Have

+ Master Degree preferred

+ Technical expertise in manufacturing processes, equipment reliability, and process control.

+ Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and 5S implementation.

+ Ability to lead root cause analysis and structured problem-solving (5Y, 8D).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Euclid, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $53.00 - $58.00/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 Euclid,OH.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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