Engineering Manager- Manufacturing & Test Engineering

Job Title: Engineering Manager- Manufacturing & Test Engineering

Job Description

We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead and supervise the Manufacturing Engineering, Test Engineering, Maintenance & Equipment Engineering, and NPI support teams. The successful candidate will provide direction, coaching, and performance management for engineering staff while ensuring production systems, fixtures, and validation processes are supported and improved.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Manufacturing Engineering, Test Engineering, Maintenance & Equipment Engineering, and NPI support teams.
• Provide day-to-day direction, coaching, and performance management for engineering staff.
• Support and improve production test systems, fixtures, and validation processes.
• Drive yield improvement and defect reduction through structured root cause analysis.
• Ensure NPI builds are properly supported and transitioned into stable production.
• Oversee equipment reliability and preventive maintenance coordination.
• Identify and implement practical process improvements to improve efficiency and quality.
• Monitor manufacturing and test data to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve operational issues.
• Support capital equipment justification and implementation as needed.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO, ITAR, and company policies.
• Manage departmental budgets within approved limits.

Essential Skills

• Strong experience in Manufacturing Test Engineering within a production manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting complex, multi-step production processes such as assembly, fabrication, or high-mix manufacturing.
• Knowledge of functional test, ICT, validation processes, and failure analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to improve yield and production performance.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills.
• Effective team leadership and cross-functional communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience within a production manufacturing environment, including direct leadership or supervisory responsibility.
• Experience supporting production test environments and NPI transitions.

Work Environment

The work environment involves managing various engineering teams and collaborating cross-functionally to resolve operational issues. The role requires compliance with industry standards such as AS9100, ISO, and ITAR, ensuring adherence to company policies. The position also includes overseeing equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, and managing departmental budgets.

This is a Permanent position based out of Milwaukee, WI.

The pay range for this position is $140000.00 - $165000.00/yr.

This position is performed on-site in a manufacturing environment. The employee may be exposed to noise, fumes, moving machinery, and temperature variations consistent with an electronics production facility. Attendance and in-person collaboration are essential functions of this role.

This is a fully onsite position in Milwaukee,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 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.

Salary : $140,000 - $165,000