Senior Manufacturing Engineer

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.

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