Engineering Manager

Actalent; Maryland; On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks PTO

Eight paid holidays per year

401(k) with employer match

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

HSA & FSA Plans (employer contribution

Company-paid life insurance

Supplemental insurance options

Job summary

Actalent seeks an Engineering Manager in Frederick, MD to drive manufacturing improvements and lead a team of engineers in an electronics assembly environment. You will coordinate with operations, customer and supplier stakeholders and support NPI and process development across IPC/compliance standards.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic planning, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver manufacturing excellence and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in electronic or PCB manufacturing.
• Knowledge of IPC standards.
• Experience leading or managing a team of engineers.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems.
• Advanced people management and customer relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead major continuous improvement initiatives in electronics assembly and test.
• Hire and develop manufacturing and test engineers and the Engineering Production Services team.
• Coordinate engineering and support personnel with cross-functional teams.
• Drive manufacturing engineering strategies to meet customer requirements.
• Participate in contract and design reviews.

Skills

PCB manufacturing

IPC standards

Team leadership

ERP/MRP proficiency

Customer relations

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Engineering Manager

Job Description

The Engineering Manager is responsible for driving operational efficiency in an electronics assembly and test environment. This role involves leading major improvement initiatives, managing and developing manufacturing and test engineers, and ensuring the site is equipped to support all manufacturing activities. Collaborating closely with the Operations Manager, the Engineering Manager will oversee process development in compliance with IPC and customer standards, while serving as the technical liaison for customers and suppliers. Key responsibilities include coordinating engineering and support personnel, addressing manufacturing challenges, and fostering a culture of feedback and career development. The Engineering Manager will also contribute to new product introduction processes and participate in contract and design reviews. This position requires advanced technical, management, and relationship-building skills to effectively drive manufacturing strategies and enhance overall operational capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead major continuous improvement initiatives in an electronics assembly and test environment, striving for operational efficiency gains.
• Hire, manage, direct, and develop all of the manufacturing and test engineers, as well as the Engineering Production Services team to best support production operations.
• Work with the Operations Manager to ensure the site is technically and organizationally capable of supporting all required manufacturing activities.
• Manage all manufacturing process development and improvement in compliance with IPC, customer, and in-house standards.
• Represent the organization as a technical contact for customers, OEMs, vendors, and suppliers, and participate with other senior managers in establishing strategic plans.
• Coordinate the work of engineers, technicians, and other support personnel and interact with marketing, accounting, supply chain, manufacturing, PCB Layout, and customers.
• Facilitate timely solutions to manufacturing process problems dealing with production downtime, loss of or low efficiency, or quality deviations.
• Provide specific feedback, coaching, and offer challenging assignments and opportunities for career development.
• Develop processes around front-end engineering, NPI processing, and post-delivery 'lessons learned' communication.
• Participate in the review of customer contracts and engineering designs by outlining requirements and considerations.
• Drive manufacturing engineering strategies to deliver customer requirements and recommend capabilities in manufacturing and engineering services.
• Coordinate labor quoting activities across all sites.

Essential Skills

• 5-10 years of experience with electronic or PCB manufacturing (PCB desirable).
• Knowledge of IPC standards.
• Experience leading or managing a team of engineers.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems.
• Advanced functional, technical, and people management skills.
• Excellent customer relationship skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with wave soldering.
• Experience with the person, Universal, and MyChronic systems.
• Interfacing with customers.

Work Environment

The company has roughly 200 employees, with the Engineering Manager overseeing a team of 5 engineers. The role involves collaboration with various departments and requires interaction with both internal and external customers.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Frederick, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $165000.00/yr.

Five (5) weeks PTO per year Eight (8) paid holidays per year 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match Medical/Dental/Vision coverage (first of the month following hire date) HSA & FSA Plans (with HSA employer contribution) Company-paid life insurance Supplemental insurance options

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Frederick,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 2026.

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 New