What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Engineering Manager position at Actalent?
Job Title: Design Engineering Manager
Job Description
We are seeking a hands-on engineering leader to manage a team dedicated to enhancing existing products. This role focuses on ensuring designs remain reliable, cost-effective, and compliant with current regulations. You will collaborate closely with manufacturing and customer support teams to address challenges and maintain the seamless operation of our products.
Responsibilities
- Lead projects aimed at improving product designs and reducing costs.
- Guide a team of engineers in supporting production and addressing field issues.
- Collaborate with manufacturing teams to resolve production challenges.
- Ensure products meet safety and certification standards.
- Assist customers with technical solutions and updates.
- Maintain accurate and organized design documentation.
- Enhance engineering tools and processes.
- Mentor engineers to develop their skills.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Materials Engineering.
- 9 years of engineering experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
- 3 years of experience in managing engineers or leading technical teams.
- Strong experience in product design and mechanical analysis.
- Experience in improving cost, quality, and performance.
- Familiarity with CAD (SolidWorks preferred), PLM/PDM systems, and compliance processes.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Passionate about aerospace.
- Proven track record of driving cost, quality, and performance improvements.
- Experience in CAD management, redlining, 3D design, equipment layout, and document control management.
Work Environment
The role is based in an office setting with interactions across multiple buildings, including time in the shop. The position offers a private office space. Benefits include 2 weeks of PTO, 5 sick days, and 6 holidays. Enjoy unique perks such as attending airshows and access to shared airplanes.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Aurora, Oregon.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/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 Aurora,OR.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 2025.
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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $40 - $55
