Global Engineering Manager

Actalent; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with company retirementBenefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement & professional发展

Parental leave

ERGs and inclusion initiatives

Global career growth opportunities

Job summary

Actalent seeks an experienced Global Engineering Manager to lead engineering strategy, manufacturing performance, and technology deployment across a global cable manufacturer. You will drive process improvements, capital projects, and product industrialization while partnering with Manufacturing, Quality, Technology, and Operations teams.

You will manage engineering resources across sites, develop talent, and foster a culture of technical excellence and innovation, delivering cost improvements

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead engineering projects and teams.
• Experience directing global capital expenditure programs.
• Strong background in process improvement and Six Sigma.
• Hands-on experience with extrusion, wire, and cable manufacturing.
• Ability to manage engineering resources and priorities effectively.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering teams for manufacturing capability, quality, capacity, and cost projects.
• Drive process optimization and operational excellence programs.
• Oversee capital projects and equipment upgrades.
• Lead industrialization and deployment of new products and processes.
• Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Manage engineering project portfolios and resource priorities.
• Develop and mentor engineering talent and foster technical excellence.
• Support global sites through technology transfer and best-practice deployment.

Skills

Project management

Engineering management

Global capex

Process improvement

Six Sigma

Cable manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead engineering strategy, manufacturing performance, and technology deployment across a global cable manufacturing organization. This role involves driving process improvements, capital projects, cost reduction initiatives, product industrialization, and engineering capability development while partnering closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Technology, and Operations teams.

Job Title: Global Engineering Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering teams responsible for manufacturing capability, quality, capacity, and cost improvement initiatives.
• Drive process optimization, continuous improvement, and operational excellence programs to enhance manufacturing performance.
• Oversee capital projects, equipment upgrades, and implementation of new manufacturing technologies.
• Lead the industrialization and deployment of new products, materials, processes, and equipment.
• Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities while maintaining product quality and meeting customer requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges and improve process capability.
• Manage engineering project portfolios, prioritize resources, and drive strategic initiatives.
• Develop and mentor engineering talent while fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
• Support global manufacturing sites through technology transfer, problem-solving, and best‑practice deployment.

Essential Skills

• Proven project management and engineering management experience.
• Experience managing global capital expenditure (capex) programs.
• Strong engineering technical experience particularly in process improvement and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with extrusion, wire, and cable manufacturing.
• Ability to manage engineering resources and priorities effectively.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Progressive experience in manufacturing, process, or engineering leadership roles.
• Demonstrated success leading capital projects, process improvements, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Strong experience in manufacturing operations, process engineering, and continuous improvement.
• Experience managing engineering teams and developing technical talent

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Hickory, NC.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $170000.00 - $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.

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 401(k) with company retirement benefits Competitive salary and bonus opportunities Paid vacation and holidays Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs Parental and family leave benefits Life, disability, and wellness programs Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and inclusion initiatives Global career growth opportunities within a technology and manufacturing leader

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hickory,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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.