Engineering Manager

Actalent; Kansas; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in the United States is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team of mechanical engineers designing advanced vehicle and mobile equipment systems, with emphasis on electric terminal tractors. You will shepherd multiple projects from concept through delivery, guiding technical direction and cross-functional collaboration.

The role blends people leadership, robust design review, and process improvement in a hybrid work setting—three days in the office and two days remote.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 7+ years of proven experience in vehicle design, analysis, or a closely related field.
• Experience leading complex design projects from concept through production-ready solutions.
• Strong background in mechanical systems, including structures, cabin design, pneumatic systems, and integration of electrical components.
• Experience with hazard analysis, risk analysis, and risk management in an engineering context.
• Comfortable working with requirements management tools such as DOORS and Jira/Confluence.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, mentor, and manage a team of mechanical engineers, fostering skill development and delivering high performance.
• Execute and oversee multiple engineering projects by managing timelines, resources, priorities, and risks.
• Direct technical activities and review mechanical designs for accuracy and robustness.
• Identify and solve complex technical challenges, driving continuous improvement in design methods.
• Collaborate with other departments and external partners to communicate progress and key decisions.
• Implement and enforce development, testing, and documentation processes for efficiency and quality.
• Plan resource requirements and inter-team assignments to ensure capacity for development projects.
• Analyze technology trends to inform product roadmaps and engineering strategies.
• Lead system requirement development to meet customer needs and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Mechanical design

Hazard analysis

Requirements engineering

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation tools

English fluency

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

DOORS

Jira

Confluence

Google Suite

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Engineering ManagerJob Description

This Engineering Manager role leads a team of mechanical engineers to design and deliver advanced vehicle and mobile equipment systems, with a strong focus on electric terminal tractors. You will manage multiple complex engineering projects from concept through delivery, drive process and quality improvements, and ensure that designs meet customer needs, regulatory requirements, and safety and reliability standards. The position blends technical leadership, people management, and cross-functional collaboration in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, mentor, and manage a team of mechanical engineers, fostering skill development, providing regular feedback, and building a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Execute and oversee multiple engineering projects simultaneously by managing timelines, resources, priorities, and risks to ensure on-time and high-quality delivery.
• Direct technical activities and review mechanical designs to ensure technical accuracy, robustness, and alignment with project and business requirements.
• Identify and solve complex technical challenges, driving continuous improvement in design approaches, tools, and engineering practices.
• Liaise with other departments and external partners to communicate technical needs, project progress, and key design decisions clearly and effectively.
• Implement, refine, and enforce development, testing, and documentation processes with a focus on efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
• Plan resource requirements and inter-team assignments, ensuring the right skills and capacity are available to complete product development projects.
• Analyze technology trends relevant to vehicle and mobile equipment design to inform product roadmaps and engineering strategies.
• Lead the development of system requirement definitions that meet customer needs, regulatory requirements, and Hazard Analysis and Risk Management (HARA) mitigation tasks.
• Apply system requirements and sound design principles to oversee the analysis of system performance, ensuring vehicle safety and reliability standards are consistently met.
• Own the assessment, design, and analysis of mechanical structures, including cabin design, pneumatic systems, and electrical component placement and routing.
• Ensure that hazard analysis, risk analysis, and risk management activities are integrated into the design process and documented appropriately.
• Promote adherence to relevant industry standards and regulations related to vehicle and mobile equipment design.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency across engineering deliverables.

Essential Skills

• Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 7+ years of proven experience in vehicle design, analysis, or a closely related field.
• Experience leading complex design projects from concept through production-ready solutions.
• Strong background in mechanical systems, including structures, cabin design, pneumatic systems, and integration of electrical components.
• Experience with hazard analysis, risk analysis, and risk management in an engineering context.
• Comfortable working with requirements management tools such as DOORS and Jira/Confluence.
• Strong understanding of requirements engineering principles and methodologies.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in documentation tools and software, including Google Suite and Confluence.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Mobile equipment experience is a plus, particularly in the context of electric terminal tractors or similar platforms.
• Previous management experience or formal leadership of engineering teams is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to mobile equipment and vehicle design is advantageous.
• Experience working in rapidly growing and innovation-focused environments.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Work Environment

This role operates in a hybrid work environment, with an expectation of three days in the office and two days working from home, following a typical 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedule. Most of the work takes place in an office setting, where you will collaborate closely with engineering and cross-functional teams and use tools such as Google Suite, Conflue