Engineering Supervisor

Job Title: Design Engineering Supervisor Fluid Motion Control Products Job Summary Lead a team of Design Engineers and Drafters developing actuators, valves, pumps, and switch products. This role combines engineering leadership with people management to support new product development, improve existing products, and ensure projects meet quality, cost, and schedule goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers and drafters.
• Manage performance, training, and career development.
• Oversee the design and development of actuators, valves, pumps, and switches.
• Ensure products meet performance, quality, reliability, and manufacturing requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and support across multiple engineering projects.
• Drive continuous improvement of engineering processes and best practices.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Project Management teams.
• Support product launches and transition designs into production.
• Help identify and reduce technical risks.
• Contribute to product roadmap planning and business growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of engineering experience.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong experience designing fluid motion control products such as actuators, valves, pumps, or switches.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or other regulated industries.
• Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality standards.
• Proficient with SolidWorks and mechanical design principles.
• Experience supporting products from concept through production.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous engineering management experience.
• Aerospace engineering background.
• Experience working with manufacturing and quality teams.
• Experience coaching and developing engineering teams.
• Experience supporting customer proposals and technical business development efforts.

Team Environment

• Supervises approximately 8-10 engineers and drafters.
• Works in a collaborative engineering environment.
• Regular interaction with Manufacturing, Quality, and Project Management teams.
• Focused on innovation, continuous improvement, accountability, and product development excellence.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Valencia, CA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $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.health, dental, vision, 401k Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Valencia, CA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Valencia,CA.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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