Manufacturing Engineering Director

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineering DirectorJob Description

The Manufacturing Engineering Director is responsible for leading all manufacturing operations, including fabrication, welding, machining, maintenance, and quality. This role is pivotal in driving safety, productivity, quality, and on-time delivery while spearheading continuous improvement initiatives and developing high-performing teams. The Manufacturing Engineering Director works closely with executive leadership to enhance operational efficiency, support business growth, and ensure customer expectations are consistently met.

Responsibilities

• Lead all manufacturing operations, including fabrication, welding, machining, maintenance, and quality.
• Drive safety, productivity, quality, and on-time delivery across the manufacturing process.
• Initiate and lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize manufacturing efficiency.
• Develop and manage high-performing teams to achieve operational excellence.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to enhance operational efficiency and support business growth.
• Ensure consistent fulfillment of customer expectations.

Essential Skills

• Expertise in manufacturing engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience in fabrication and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with tracking and driving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience in process engineering and engineering management.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience in operations and people leadership.
• Hands-on experience working in a welding/fabrication manufacturing environment.

Work Environment

The role involves working in a dynamic manufacturing environment that prioritizes safety and quality. The successful candidate will be familiar with using various technologies and equipment, focusing on improving productivity and efficiency. The work schedule and attire will be aligned with industry standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Tallmadge, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $125000.00/yr.

Will share during Interview Process.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tallmadge,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 5, 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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