Engineering Manager

Job Title: Engineering ManagerJob Description

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Design Engineering Manager to lead a team of designers while driving the design, development, and execution of highly customized mechanical systems and engineered attractions. This individual will manage a small design team, collaborate directly with clients and internal stakeholders, and oversee projects from concept development through installation. The ideal candidate combines strong mechanical engineering fundamentals with leadership experience and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges in a highly creative, project-driven environment. This is not a purely managerial role. The successful candidate will actively participate in design efforts, engineering reviews, client collaboration, and technical problem-solving while providing leadership and direction to the design team.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 3 Designers/CAD Professionals.

• Assign project responsibilities and monitor workload across multiple concurrent projects.

• Provide technical guidance and design oversight throughout all project phases.

• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, project management, and leadership teams.

• Support hiring, onboarding, and development of future engineering and design staff.

• Develop mechanical designs from concept through final production documentation.

• Create and review 3D models, assemblies, fabrication drawings, and engineering documentation.

• Perform engineering analyses and calculations related to structural integrity, fatigue, mechanisms, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems.

• Identify design risks and implement practical engineering solutions.

• Coordinate with third-party engineering firms and licensed Professional Engineers when required.

• Work directly with customers and creative teams to transform conceptual ideas into functional engineered solutions.

• Participate in concept development, design reviews, and client presentations.

• Interpret creative requirements and balance performance, manufacturability, safety, reliability, and budget considerations.

• Support multiple projects simultaneously across various stages including concept development, preliminary design, detailed design, fabrication, testing, and installation.

• Ensure project schedules, technical requirements, and deliverables are achieved.

• Create and review engineering calculations, manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), installation packages, and technical documentation.

• Ensure designs comply with applicable industry standards and customer requirements.

• Maintain engineering documentation and revision control processes.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

• 8+ years of mechanical design engineering experience.

• Experience leading projects from concept through fabrication and implementation.

• Prior experience leading, mentoring, or supervising engineers, designers, or technical teams.

• Experience working in highly customized, project-driven engineering environments.

• Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks.

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.

• Strong understanding of mechanical design, structural fundamentals, stress and fatigue analysis, manufacturing processes, and design for fabrication.

• Ability to develop engineering calculations and evaluate mechanical system performance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience within themed entertainment, attractions, amusement rides, show action equipment, special effects, theatrical systems, or related industries.

• Experience with custom machinery, automation systems, motion systems, or specialty equipment.

• Experience with Revit and BIM environments.

• Familiarity with amusement industry standards and safety requirements.

• Experience coordinating with external engineering consultants and Professional Engineers.

Work Environment

Join a 35-person company where the design department reports to the President and consists of one lead and three designers. The role involves working in a dynamic environment with opportunities for creativity and innovation.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Monrovia, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Employee Benefits include but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision Paid Sick Time, Holiday and Vacation

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Monrovia,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 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.

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