Engineering Manager

Actalent; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 73,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced project lead to drive engineered-to-order initiatives in Cleveland, OH. You will own end-to-end project delivery, coordinating design, manufacturing, and testing across disciplines while maintaining schedules and budgets.

The role requires a strong background in engineering project management, team leadership, and familiarity with PLM and documentation standards, with onsite duties and close collaboration with Manufacturing and Supply Chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in engineering, project management, manufacturing, or a related technical environment.
• Experience managing engineering projects involving custom or engineered-to-order products.
• Experience leading technical teams.
• Strong understanding of engineering documentation, manufacturing processes, product lifecycle management, and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineered-to-order projects from initial order release through manufacturing, testing, and customer shipment.
• Build and manage project schedules, engineering priorities, resource requirements, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate engineering activities to support purchasing, fabrication, assembly, testing, and production schedules.
• Track project progress and identify potential risks before they impact delivery.
• Manage scope changes, engineering revisions, and shifting priorities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure drawings, bills of material, specifications, and other engineering documentation are accurate and completed on schedule.
• Drive accountability around project milestones and overall execution.
• Provide day-to-day leadership to a multidisciplinary team of Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, EETs, and METs.
• Balance workloads and assign engineering resources based on project requirements.
• Mentor and develop team members and work closely with Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Production Planning throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive communication across departments to quickly resolve issues and keep projects moving toward delivery.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering workflows, project execution, scheduling, and resource planning.
• Establish and maintain project management tools, performance metrics, and reporting methods.
• Monitor engineering capacity, project performance, and resource utilization.

Skills

Engineering degree

8+ years experience

ETO project leadership

Team leadership

Engineering docs & PLM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead engineered-to-order projects from initial order release through manufacturing, testing, and customer shipment.
• Build and manage project schedules, engineering priorities, resource requirements, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate engineering activities to support purchasing, fabrication, assembly, testing, and production schedules.
• Track project progress and identify potential technical, scheduling, or resource-related risks before they impact delivery.
• Manage scope changes, engineering revisions, and shifting priorities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure drawings, bills of material, specifications, and other engineering documentation are accurate and completed on schedule.
• Drive accountability around project milestones and overall execution.
• Provide day-to-day leadership to a multidisciplinary team of Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, EETs, and METs.
• Balance workloads and assign engineering resources based on project requirements.
• Mentor and develop team members and work closely with Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Production Planning throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive communication across departments to quickly resolve issues and keep projects moving toward delivery.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering workflows, project execution, scheduling, and resource planning.
• Establish and maintain project management tools, performance metrics, and reporting methods.
• Monitor engineering capacity, project performance, and resource utilization.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in engineering, project management, manufacturing, or a related technical environment.
• Experience managing engineering projects involving custom or engineered-to-order products.
• Experience leading technical teams.
• Strong understanding of engineering documentation, manufacturing processes, product lifecycle management, and project execution.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• PMP certification or Professional Engineer (PE/P.Eng.) designation is beneficial but not required.
• Experience with power distribution equipment such as switchgear, switchboards, transfer switches, control enclosures, motor control systems, or similar industrial equipment.
• Familiarity with UL, NEC, CSA, or related industry standards.

Work Environment

The position is based in a very clean, new facility that is temperature controlled and has a modern open concept office environment. The role involves spending approximately 50% of the time on the floor. The company is adding new equipment and processes, providing a dynamic and innovative work environment.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $53.00 - $63.00/hr.

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 & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cleveland,OH.

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.

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 process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.