Engineering Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the product engineering team, fostering a culture of excellence and discipline.

• Develop and implement new strategies to enhance operational efficiency.

• Drive the implementation of a new ERP system, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.

• Mentor and coach the engineering team, promoting professional growth and development.

• Collaborate closely with other departments to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

• Utilize your expertise in industrial manufacturing and metal fabrication to guide team projects and initiatives.

• Oversee the design and development of new products, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards.

Essential Skills

• 15-20+ years of experience in engineering management, with a strong in industrial manufacturing.

• Extensive experience in ERP systems, including implementation and management.

• Knowledge of bill of material structures and new product development.

• Proficiency in metal fabrication, including steel, aluminum, welding, forming, and assembly.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and coach a team.

• Experience with 3D design and CAD software.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in work truck, HVAC, electrical, or switchgear industries is a plus.

• Ability to develop and implement new engineering strategies.

• Strong sense of urgency and good interpersonal skills.

• Ability to foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of High Point, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $84.00/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 High Point,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 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.

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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.