Engineering Manager

About the role

The Engineering Manager provides engineering leadership to the business division, overseeing the management of all employees in the department. They serve as a critical technical leader and change agent, balancing daily engineering project execution, personnel management, and system architecture with the strategic deployment of operational excellence processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering leadership to the business division, including developing and implementing new engineering methodologies and processes for improved performance, quality, and/or cost reduction.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure proper implementation of initiatives.
• Implement and grow operational excellence through all levels.
• Design and govern standard work, visual KPI's tracking framework.
• Directly supervise staff and oversee the management of key employees in the Engineering Department by participating in and overseeing the hiring, work planning and direction, training, and performance management processes.
• Lead cross-functional kaizen events, value stream mapping, and root-cause analysis.
• Develop foundational practices to support business growth and drive out costs through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive digital transformation by utilizing automation, data analytics, and observational tools.
• Lead technical discussions with quality and operations, driving knowledge throughout the business.
• Represent the business in customer-facing interactions such as DFM or technology advancements.
• Partner with the NPI engineering team to utilize SME in assisting NPI programs.
• Develop automation strategies to help drive operational efficiencies and repeatability.
• Support business expansion through capital expenditure (equipment) and space management.
• Assist with developing and managing the Engineering Department budget for the business division.
• Monitor and confirm organizational adherence to policies, procedures, regulations, and standard work.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience managing other Engineers/Technicians.
• Experience in a regulated industry work history.
• Manufacturing/Operations Engineering experience.
• Process development.
• Engineering management.
• Manufacturing process.
• Continuous improvement.
• Leverage manufacturing process.
• Product development process.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• KPI and leadership development.
• Planning scheduling.
• Value stream mapping.
• Root cause analysis.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related engineering field (experience in lieu of a degree will be considered).
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant, progressive experience including mentoring other Engineering staff and participating in customer interactions and decision making.
• Broad knowledge base of medical device machining processes, applications, and technologies.
• Strong business knowledge and experience leading significant business change and LEAN initiatives.
• Demonstrated effective leadership skills, including the interpersonal and communication skills necessary to lead people and achieve results through others.
• Proficient PC skills in a Windows environment.
• Basic understanding of CAD/CAM systems utilizing solid modeling.
• Experience working within an ISO environment.
• Experience in a precision machine shop environment is preferred.
• LEAN / Six Sigma training and demonstrated application.
• MBA is preferred.

Work Environment

The position is based in an onsite machine shop environment with significant updates and upgrades for a very clean work environment. The standard working hours are five days a week, eight hours per day, but flexibility is required as this is a salaried position. The internal office space has been recently upgraded to a state-of-the-art facility but will require adherence to manufacturing space safety standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Big Lake, MN.

Pay and Benefits

• The pay range for this position is $120,000.00 - $160,000.00/yr.
• Health & Insurance Benefits:
• Medical plans = company contributes a generous portion of the premium cost.
• Dental plan = employer-supported.
• Voluntary vision plan = low-cost, employee-elected.
• Basic Life Insurance = 100% employer-paid.
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) = 100% employer-paid.
• Short-term disability = 100% employer-paid.
• Long-term disability = 100% employer-paid.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) = 100% employer-paid.
• Retirement & Savings:
• Retirement contributions (details referenced in the summary, plan documents hold the specifics).
• Spending Accounts:
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Dependent Care FSA

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Big Lake, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 17, 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com 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.