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Job Title: Engineering ManagerJob Description

We are seeking a skilled Engineering Manager to oversee and coordinate the daily operations of our engineering team, ensuring that goals and objectives are met according to deadlines and priorities. You will lead and coordinate various engineering functions, including PFMEA, quality assurance, testing, production, and research and development of new and existing product lines. Serving as a project manager, you will create timelines and cost projections, organize collaborative meetings, and ensure projects comply with specifications, timelines, and budgets. Additionally, you will implement new launch projects, facilitate regular meetings, review work for technical accuracy, and establish, implement, and maintain administrative policies, procedures, and standards.

Responsibilities

+ Facilitate process and procedure development with the manufacturing department for new product development.

+ Prepare and execute departmental budgets.

+ Facilitate communication among clients/customers and engineers, ensuring specifications, budgets, and deadlines are clearly understood.

+ Maintain knowledge of new trends, developments, technologies, materials, and best practices to improve product lines and production efficiency.

Essential Skills

+ Expertise in metal stamping, automotive program management, weld assembly, and lean manufacturing.

+ Proficiency in engineering management, mechanical engineering, process improvement, CAD design, and design layout.

+ Experience with transfer press, progressive die, and tandem press operations.

+ Proficient in design, ED coat paint, and welding.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Degree in Engineering or a similar subject and/or 8-10 years of experience.

+ Thorough understanding of engineering theory and design criteria.

+ Design thinking and continual improvement mentality.

+ Knowledge of Lean, Kanban, Six-Sigma, and/or PDCA Cycle.

+ Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

+ Proficient with computer-aided drafting (CAD) software.

+ General shop knowledge including drill press, milling machine, hand grinder, CNC, EDM, and PLC.

+ Knowledge of Transfer, Progressive, and Tandem Presses ranging from 100-600 tons.

Work Environment

Our work environment is an automotive parts manufacturing facility where the majority of work occurs in a well-lit, ventilated, and air-conditioned space. The role involves prolonged sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, reaching, bending, handling, and use of tactile information. It requires motor coordination, manual dexterity, finger dexterity, and eye-hand-foot coordination, with occasional lifting of objects up to 50 pounds. Employees may be exposed to various types of cleaning supplies, chemicals, and other agents utilized in the factory. Additionally, you will be required to support the Mexico plant with 2-4 visits a year. This position offers 1st shift hours with no weekend work, encouraging creative solutions and the opportunity to try new things. You will find supportive coworkers and management, a family-like atmosphere, and generous time off.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Vacation Pay: Based on length of service and employment status.Paid Holidays: Nine paid holidays annually.401(k) Savings Plan: Company matches $0.50 for every $1 contributed, up to 4% of wages, after six months of employment.Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): Fully funded by the company, based on income and company performance (up to 15% of income).Health and Dental Insurance: Comprehensive plans with incentives for healthy lifestyles.Prescription Drug Program: Includes retail and mail-order options.Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance: Available to full-time and part-time employees.Short-Term Disability: Fully paid by the company, with benefits based on years of service.Long-Term Disability: Company-paid for corporate staff; optional for plant staff.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Berea,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 18, 2025.

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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.