Engineering Manager

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The Engineering Manager leads all engineering personnel and activities from early customer engagement through new product introduction (NPI) and ongoing production support. This role requires a strong technical foundation in injection molding and precision machining, along with a solid understanding of Aerospace, Defense, Medical, and other advanced manufacturing quality standards. The Engineering Manager is accountable for engineering leadership, manufacturing process development, customer-facing technical support, and performance reporting. Success in this role means ensuring customer requirements, quality expectations, and financial objectives are consistently met while driving operational efficiency and continuous improvement. Essential Responsibilities Engineering Leadership Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team (manufacturing, process, project/NPI engineers, and technicians) Set clear expectations, performance goals, and development plans Conduct performance reviews and support career growth and succession planning Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement Customer Technical Engagement Partner with Sales to support new business development with technical expertise Serve as a primary technical liaison between customers and internal teams Participate in design reviews and advise on manufacturability, materials, cost, and process feasibility Resolve technical issues and maintain strong customer relationships Collaborative Design & Manufacturability Review customer designs for manufacturability, quality, functionality, and cost Apply DFM/DFA, value engineering, and APQP tools Coordinate with customers and external design partners to align design intent with manufacturing capability Provide guidance on tooling, materials, and processing methods Quoting & Estimating Prepare hard and budgetary quotes for new products and tooling Ensure pricing accurately reflects true manufacturing costs Collaborate with Operations and Finance to align quoted assumptions with actual performance New Product Introduction (NPI) Lead engineering activities from concept through production launch Partner with Production to establish and optimize manufacturing processes Oversee processing window studies, capability studies, and validation activities Manage First Article Inspections (FAI) and pilot runs Develop work instructions, control plans, and manufacturing documentation Ensure BOM accuracy and alignment with quoted and actual performance Manage project timelines and deliverables using CPM, Gantt charts, or similar tools Process Development & Improvement Develop and validate robust processes for molding, machining, and secondary operations Analyze data to improve capability, yield, and efficiency Lead root cause analysis and corrective action implementation Champion Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives Sustaining Engineering Manage engineering changes including revisions, tooling updates, materials, and process modifications Maintain configuration control and documentation accuracy Update BOM structures to reflect current production and cost requirements Support production teams in resolving ongoing technical challenges Research & Development Evaluate new technologies, materials, and processes to support customer and business growth Assess automation opportunities and new equipment investments Contribute to long‑term manufacturing strategy and technology roadmaps Skills injection mold, lean six sigma, solidworks, quality standards Top Skills Details injection mold,lean six sigma,solidworks,quality standards Experience Level Expert Level Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Liberty Lake, WA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $120000.00/yr. medical dental vision 401k Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Liberty Lake,WA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 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.