Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks PTO per year

Eight paid holidays per year

401(k) with employer match

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Engineering Manager in Frederick, MD, to drive operational efficiency in an electronics assembly and test environment. You will lead major improvement initiatives, hire and develop manufacturing and test engineers, and collaborate with the Operations Manager to ensure capabilities meet production needs.

You will oversee IPC/ISO/customer standards, coordinate engineering teams, and act as the technical liaison for customers and suppliers, while advancing NPI and contract

Qualifications

• Experience in electronics assembly and strict manufacturing standards.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proven track record in managing engineering personnel and NPI processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead major continuous improvement initiatives in electronics assembly and test.
• Hire, manage, and develop manufacturing and test engineers and the Engineering Production Services team.
• Coordinate engineering and support personnel across sites and with customers.
• Oversee IPC, ISO, and customer standard compliance and participate in design reviews.
• Drive manufacturing strategies to meet customer requirements and provide technical liaison.

Skills

Electronic Manufacturing

PCB Manufacturing

SMT

Manufacturing Engineering

ISO9001

ERP

MRP

Wave Soldering

Juki

Universal

MyChronic

Tools

Juki

Universal

MyChronic

Job description

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, ISO, 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. 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. Works with Operations Manager to assure that the site is technically and organizationally capable of supporting all required manufacturing activities Engineering Processes Management - Responsible for management of all manufacturing process development and improvement in compliance with IPC, ISO, customer, and in-house standards. Represent the organization as technical contact for customers, OEMs, vendors, and suppliers, and participates with other senior managers in establishing strategic plans. Coordinates the work of engineers, technicians, and other support personnel and interacts with marketing, accounting, supply chain, manufacturing, PCB Layout, and customers. Works to facilitate timely solutions on miscellaneous manufacturing process problems dealing with production down time, loss of or low efficiency, or quality deviations. Give specific feedback, coaching, and provide challenging assignments and opportunities for career development. Develop processes around front‑end engineering, NPI processing, post‑delivery lessons learned communication. Participates in the review of customer contracts and engineering designs by outlining requirements and considerations. Drives manufacturing engineering strategies to deliver customer requirements and recommend capabilities in our manufacturing and engineering services. Coordinate labor quoting activities across all sites. Demonstrates advanced functional, technical and people and process management skills as well as excellent customer (external and internal) relationship skills, with expertise in multiple areas and industry

Skills

Electronic Manufacturing, PCB Manufacturing, SMT, Manufacturing Engineering, ISO9001, ERP, MRP, Wave Soldering, Juki, Universal, MyChronic

Top Skills Details

Electronic Manufacturing,PCB Manufacturing,SMT,Manufacturing Engineering,ISO9001

Additional Skills & Qualifications

1. Wave soldering 2. ERP/ MRP 3. Juki, Universal, MyChronic 4. Interfacing with customers

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $140000.00/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.

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

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Frederick,MD.

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.

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