Engineering Site Manager - Aerospace & Defense

Actalent; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

HSA with company contribution

FSA

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Actalent in Mukilteo, WA is seeking an Engineering Site Manager to lead the engineering and manufacturing site, overseeing programs, operations, and performance, driving cross-functional collaboration and growth initiatives while ensuring reliable, efficient, and profitable execution.

The role focuses on implementing standardized processes, lean practices, and KPIs, optimizing ERP and product flow, hiring and retaining talent, and building relationships with customers and suppliers to sustain

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering and manufacturing site operations.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and ERP systems.
• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with AS9100 quality standard.

Responsibilities

• Leads site operations to deliver on-time, zero-defect products with strong margins and stable production flow.
• Implements standardized processes, lean manufacturing, and KPIs to improve efficiency and reduce variation.
• Optimizes facility utilization, product flow, and ERP performance to improve planning and throughput.
• Establishes and manages metrics for machine utilization, labor productivity, profitability, and site health.
• Drives organizational change through clear communication and adoption of best practices.
• Builds relationships with customers and suppliers through proactive communication and issue resolution.
• Partners with HR to hire, develop, and retain skilled personnel and long-term talent pipeline.
• Leads growth initiatives by developing sales and business development pipelines.

Skills

Machining background

Profit and Loss

Operational growth

Education

Masters degree

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Engineering Site Manager

Location: Onsite - Mukilteo, WA

Placement Type: Direct Placement

Top Skills

• Machining or Manufacturing Background

• Profit and Loss

• Operational Growth and creating and implementing processes

Description

In this role, you will lead the Mukilteo engineering and manufacturing site, overseeing programs, operations, and overall organizational performance. You will strengthen cross-functional collaboration, drive operational excellence, and support growth initiatives while ensuring reliable, efficient, and profitable execution across the site's portfolio.

Responsibilities:

-Leads site operations to deliver on-time, zero-defect products with strong margins and sustained production flow.

-Implements standardized processes, lean manufacturing practices, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to improve efficiency, reduce variation, and enhance operational excellence.

-Optimizes facility utilization, product flow, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) performance to improve planning, visibility, and throughput.

-Establishes and manages operational metrics for machine utilization, labor productivity, profitability, and overall site health.

-Drives organizational change through clear communication, collaboration, and adoption of best practices.

-Builds and maintains strong relationships with customers and suppliers through proactive communication and effective issue resolution.

-Partners with Human Resources to hire, develop, and retain skilled personnel, supporting a long-term talent pipeline.

-Leads growth initiatives by developing sales and business development pipelines and supporting customer and program expansion.

Skills

Engineering, Engineering management, defense engineering, operational growth, AS9100, lean manufacturing, erp system, profit & loss, complex operations

Top Skills Details

Engineering,Engineering management,defense engineering,operational growth,AS9100,lean manufacturing,erp system,profit & loss,complex operations

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Masters degree

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Mukilteo, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $190000.00 - $230000.00/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.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Companypaid life and AD&D insurance Short and longterm disability coverage Tuition reimbursement

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mukilteo,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Mukilteo, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $190000.00 - $230000.00/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.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Companypaid life and AD&D insurance Short and longterm disability coverage Tuition reimbursement

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mukilteo,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 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.

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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.