<p>Job Title: Manufacturing Engineering Manager</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will play a pivotal role in leading a mature and profitable business unit. This position requires strong leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills to effectively manage resources and ensure team projects meet their goals. The manager will focus on process improvements and mentoring engineers. A Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering is required, and there is potential for growth into leadership positions.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Oversee a mature and profitable business unit, focusing on process improvements and mentoring engineers. </li><li>Lead and develop engineering teams, manage performance, and handle employee relations. </li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally in a union environment. </li><li>Manage capital projects, write qualification plans, and use statistical methods to meet timelines and budgets. </li><li>Drive Lean initiatives such as Kaizen, Kanban, SMED, and 5S to improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency. </li><li>Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and other quality systems, safety regulations, and risk management for manufacturing processes. </li></ul> <p>Essential Skills</p> <ul> <li>Leadership Experience </li><li>Manufacturing Process Expertise </li><li>Lean Manufacturing </li><li>ISO 9001 Knowledge </li><li>Capital Management </li><li>Precision Manufacturing </li><li>Tooling Design </li><li>Equipment Specifications </li><li>Workflow Optimization </li><li>Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) </li><li>Machining Processes </li></ul> <p>Additional Skills & Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Hands-on experience with Kaizen, Kanban, SMED, and 5S </li><li>Experience in the automotive industry </li><li>Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred) </li></ul> <p>Work Environment</p> <p>This position is onsite with a flexible start and stop time on the 1st shift. The work environment is stable, with a long-standing reputation for quality and customer service, providing opportunities for career growth and leadership development.</p> <p>Job Type & Location</p> <p>This is a Permanent position based out of Holyoke, MA.</p> <p>Pay and Benefits</p> <p>The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $150000.00/yr.</p> <p>Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical (PPO options), dental, and vision insurance. Retirement: 401(k) plan with employer matching. Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrued PTO, with options to sell unused time. Financial & Insurance: Life insurance (basic, employee, spouse, child), and Short/Long-Term Disability. Education: Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance programs. Perks: Gym membership reimbursement, safety equipment reimbursement, and a personal computer purchase program.</p> <p>Workplace Type</p> <p>This is a fully onsite position in Holyoke,MA.</p> <p>Application Deadline</p> <p>This position is anticipated to close on Apr 13, 2026.</p> <p>Diversity, Equity & Inclusion</p> <p>At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:</p> <ul> <li>Hiring diverse talent </li><li>Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection </li><li>Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes </li><li>Ensuring growth opportunities for our people </li></ul> <p>Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.</p> <p>About Actalent</p> <p>Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.</p> <p>Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.</p>