Engineering Manager

Actalent; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Palm Bay, FL is seeking an Engineering Manager to provide technical leadership across engineering, manufacturing and quality. You will ensure safety, quality, delivery and cost requirements are met while guiding goals and strategies.

You will collaborate with engineers, CNC programmers and shop floor staff to meet program objectives, review technical plans, and drive continuous improvement. The role requires DoD program experience and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing and/or cost estimating.
• Minimum 2 years leading engineering efforts on DoD programs.
• Proven leadership, problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to plan and manage engineering programs.
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing and quality teams to meet goals.
• Review BOMs, routers, fixtures and CNC programs for compliance.
• Lead customer product reviews and production readiness activities.
• Drive root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Mentor team members and support audits and customer communications.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Cost estimation

Manufacturing experience

Project management

CAD/CAM

ERP systems

Shop math

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM systems

ERP systems

MS Project/PM software

Job description

Job Title: Engineering Manager

The Engineering Manager provides overall technical leadership within the engineering department to plan, execute, and manage all internal, external, and customer requirements. The role ensures compliance with all safety, quality, delivery, and cost requirements while supporting organizational objectives by developing goals and strategies.

Responsibilities

• Champion and support the integration of customer quality flow down requirements.
• Collaborate with technical engineers, project engineers, manufacturing engineers, CNC programmers, estimators, and shop floor employees to meet program goals.
• Monitor project plans to ensure technical requirements, schedule, and budget are maintained.
• Ensure engineering efforts align with company policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Coordinate between the engineering team, functional managers, and product line supervisors for necessary reviews and approvals.
• Verify compliance of manufacturing methods as defined by customer orders, drawings, and specifications.
• Approve and revise customer purchase orders and validate compliance.
• Develop and maintain new products and design change milestones in collaboration with management.
• Manage and prioritize tooling and program requests for CNC programmers and manufacturing engineers.
• Review and approve all BOMs, manufacturing routers, fixture designs, and CNC programs.
• Lead customer product reviews, including production readiness reviews.
• Ensure First Article and Production Process Approval tasks are completed and approved.
• Review and approve estimator quotes for accuracy and compliance.
• Review and manage product repairs, reworks, and MRBs.
• Oversee root cause investigations and corrective actions on assigned programs.
• Lead efforts related to customer escapes with engineering and quality management.
• Engage in technical, quality, schedule, and cost communications with customers.
• Recommend safety and ergonomic improvements for material handling and manufacturing tools.
• Participate in discussions with customers and suppliers as required.
• Occasionally travel to customer and supply chain locations.
• Build and maintain customer relationships to grow business and sales.
• Support all internal and external audits.

Essential Skills

• Ability to make complex decisions with limited information.
• Effective collaboration across multiple disciplines.
• Strong analytical capabilities and understanding of statistical analysis.
• Strong people skills, independent problem resolution, and proven leadership ability.
• Experience in software, manufacturing, fabrication, and engineering management.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in manufacturing and/or cost estimating.
• Working knowledge of CAD/CAM systems, shop mathematics, sheet metal fabrication, machining, welding, inspection methods, and coatings.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems.
• Minimum 2 years of experience leading engineering efforts on Department of Defense programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Project.
• Ability to guide and mentor team members.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• PMP certification preferred (Project Management Professional).
• Experience with fiber laser, welding, machining, and AS9100 standards.

Work Environment

The role is based in a manufacturing, fabrication, and welding tooling shop. The engineering team works in cubicles adjacent to a large, clean, indoor machine shop. Clients are in the aviation and aerospace industries, focusing on tooling and fabrication of parts.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Palm Bay, FL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $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.

Must be able to lift, move, transport and load items across the building up to 50 pounds at times. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position and constantly re‑position self to perform required tasks. May be required to work on slippery and uneven surfaces. May be exposed to physical hazards from moving equipment, heavy equipment, and machine parts. May work in close proximity to others.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Palm Bay,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 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 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.