Engineering ManagerWe are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead an engineering team and help drive manufacturing excellence. In this role, you will translate customer requirements into efficient, scalable production solutions while providing technical leadership across process development, new product introduction, and continuous improvement initiatives. This is an opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys collaborating across engineering, sales, and operations.Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Manufacturing Engineers.
- Oversee manufacturing process development, including work instructions, tooling, and fixture design for CNC machining and assembly operations.
- Partner with customers and internal teams to support Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and technical problem-solving initiatives.
- Collaborate with sales teams to develop labor and material cost estimates for complex electromechanical manufacturing opportunities.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts related to production and technical issues.
- Manage new product introduction (NPI) activities to ensure successful product launches into production.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and 5S methodologies.
- Contribute to strategic planning efforts related to business growth, technology development, capacity expansion, and capital investments.
Qualifications
- Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across departments and with customers.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of manufacturing best practices, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience with CAD software in a manufacturing environment; PDM experience is a plus.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing, product development, or design engineering environment.
- At least 3 years of leadership, supervisory, or people-management experience
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Taunton, MA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $160000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Taunton, MA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Taunton,MA.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 ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
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