Engineering Department Manager

Job Title: Engineering Department Manager

Job Description

The Engineering Department Manager is responsible for leading and managing all engineering functions within a manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance with ISO standards such as ISO 9001. This role supports operational excellence, product quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. The manager provides technical leadership, oversees engineering projects, and collaborates cross-functionally to meet business and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the engineering team, ensuring competency, training, and qualification requirements are met per ISO standards.

• Conduct performance evaluations and support professional development plans.

• Promote a culture of quality, safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Ensure engineering processes comply with ISO 9001 requirements and internal quality management systems.

• Develop, maintain, and control engineering procedures, work instructions, and records.

• Support internal and external audits; implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

• Ensure proper document control, revision management, and change control practices.

• Oversee design for manufacturability (DFM), process optimization, and production support.

• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to improve efficiency, reduce scrap, and control costs.

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for production and quality issues.

• Plan, prioritize, and manage engineering projects to meet production schedules and customer commitments.

• Allocate engineering resources effectively and manage departmental budgets.

• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to quality, delivery, and cost.

• Review and approve engineering designs, specifications, drawings, and process documentation.

• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Support new product introduction (NPI), validation, and qualification activities.

• Work closely with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Purchasing, and Sales teams.

• Provide technical support for customer inquiries, audits, and corrective actions.

• Communicate engineering performance, risks, and improvement initiatives to leadership.

Essential Skills

• Experience in manufacturing operations

• Proficiency in AutoCAD

• Expertise in design for manufacturing

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards

• Strong project management skills

• Experience in manufacturing design and industry

• Familiarity with ERP systems

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Leadership and team management skills

• Ability to conduct performance evaluations and support professional development

• Capability to promote a culture of quality and safety

• Proficiency in supporting audits and implementing corrective actions

Work Environment

This position requires working in the office five days a week.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Valencia, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.27 - $48.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Valencia,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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 due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.