Mechanical Engineering Manager

Description Manager of Mechanical Engineering will lead and manage a group of ME's who are responsible for designing structures made of sheet metal and 3D printed plastic to house compute and storage servers and other electronic sub-systems. These servers must be able to operate reliably under a wide range of environmental conditions in compliance with customer requirements and military standards. The individual appointed to this position must possess a diverse set of technical, managerial, project, and people management skills. In addition, the person must also be flexible and agile to be able to respond to wide ranging customer requirements that may include not only technical but also schedule challenges

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• People Management o Lead, manage, and mentor a team of individuals with diverge backgrounds o Nurture the existing culture that encourages creativity and fosters a "can do" spirit toward challenges, technical or otherwise o Foster sense of teamwork and comradery
• Team Management o Develop a keen understanding for the skills, experience, and personality of each member of the team and rely on such understanding to make proper work assignments that would produce the best results in the least amount of time o Hold periodic meetings with the team to maintain a high level of situational awareness o Manage, acquire, and provision all necessary resources such as people, tools, equipment, etc.

to meet all critical schedule milestones including those mandated by customers o Track and maintain oversight of all projects, make sure they stay on schedule and within budget, and take corrective actions as necessary to complete them timely

• Technical Management o Review and critique all technical drawings produced by the team and organize effective and timely peer reviews of such drawings to identify and mitigate all design, quality, and manufacturability risks o When necessary, lend a hand to individual team members with their design work or take on design work directly to maintain the trajectory and momentum of projects
• Quality Management o Make sure the team adheres to existing ISO design procedures o Make changes to design procedures to adapt to changing requirements or other business conditions o Promote best design practices and make sure team members share and adopt peers' innovative ideas and techniques in design work
• Manufacturing o Review and ensure seamless and error-free transfer of complete set of mechanical design data (Solidworks Composer) to Manufacturing Engineering before building of prototypes o Promote close and collaborative working relationship with Manufacturing Engineering by enlisting their reviews of design work by team members, analyzing the merits of their feedback to improve overall design, and incorporating changes as necessary • Customer and Vendor Management o Conduct technical and project management briefings for customers as required o Foster and maintain good and trusting relationship with third-party vendors • Administration o Conduct annual formal job performance reviews of all team members o Perform all other administrative duties necessary for the efficient functioning of the team including pay reviews, timesheet and vacation approvals, travel authorization, etc.

• Security Management o Ensure team compliance with all security procedures including the handling and dissemination of CUI marked materials o Take proactive measures to prevent security measures from affecting team's productivity Skills solidworks, Engineering management, design review, sheet metal Top Skills Details solidworks,Engineering management,design review,sheet metal Additional Skills & Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrable five to ten years of experience in successfully leading and managing teams of Mechanical Engineers
• Demonstrable experience in leading teams to design small to large mechanical enclosures housing electronic sub-assemblies and components to meet MIL-STD requirements, specifically rackmount chassis for compute and storage servers and their unique cooling requirements
• Experience with MIL-STD 810G/H and its testing procedures as well as facilities, equipment, and tools to facilitate such testing
• Demonstrable experience in electronic packaging, electro-mechanical design, sheet metal fabrication techniques, and 3D modeling concepts
• Adept at interpreting customers' ideas and requirements into product design requirements while adhering to governing design procedures (ANSI Y14.5). When necessary, recommend changes to customers
• Must be able to model projects and their costs in terms of time, materials, and other indirect costs for budgeting and NRE purposes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong work ethics and willingness and ability to exert additional efforts when necessary to meet deadlines
• Strong ability to multitask effectively and handle multiple demanding priorities simultaneously
• Must maintain a full-time presence in the office and exhibit professional appearance and attitude
• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering
• U.S. Citizenship required
• SECRET or higher clearance strongly preferred Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Manassas, VA.

Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $185000.00/yr. We provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and overall well-being of our employees and their families. This includes access to medical, dental, and insurance coverage, retirement savings opportunities, paid time off, and resources to promote personal and professional growth. Our goal is to offer competitive benefits that create a supportive workplace where employees can thrive. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Manassas,VA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 13, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through: Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent 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. 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.