Job Title: Engineering Manager

Job Description

This role will oversee a team of mechanical engineers and design/drafters, ensuring the continued performance, reliability, and improvement of existing product lines. The ideal candidate will have a strong experience in mechanical design, product lifecycle management, and cross-functional leadership within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of mechanical engineers and design/drafters.
• Assign projects, set priorities, and ensure efficient workflow within the team.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, technical excellence, and accountability.
• Drive design improvements for existing models, focusing on cost reduction, manufacturability, durability, and quality.
• Support production operations with timely resolution of engineering issues, including troubleshooting design and manufacturing challenges.
• Implement engineering changes (ECNs/ECRs) in collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams.
• Partner with production, procurement, quality assurance, and service teams to support ongoing manufacturing processes and customer needs.
• Work closely with the New Product Development (NPD) team to ensure smooth product transitions and knowledge transfer.
• Engage with suppliers to address component-related issues and support cost-reduction initiatives.
• Oversee multiple sustaining projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and budget.
• Establish and maintain engineering best practices, including design standards, documentation control, and product testing protocols.
• Utilize data-driven analysis to prioritize engineering projects based on business impact.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in heavy equipment, automotive, or truck manufacturing.
• 2 years of experience in a leadership or management role, with proven ability to develop and motivate engineering teams.
• Strong experience in mechanical design, CAD software (SolidWorks preferred), and engineering documentation.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, structural design, hydraulics, and materials used in heavy-duty vehicles.
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and change management processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Working knowledge of hydraulic systems, welding processes, and structural analysis (FEA tools a plus).
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle competing priorities.

Work Environment

This role involves working in a combination of office and manufacturing floor environments. Occasional travel may be required to supplier sites or customer locations. The company values family traditions and cutting-edge technology, providing a supportive and innovative work environment.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

What is the overall
deductible?
$750 person/$1,500 family per calendar
year.
Generally, you must pay all the costs from providers up to the deductible amount
before this plan begins to pay. If you have other family members on the plan, each family member must meet their own individual deductible until the total amount of
deductible expenses paid by all family members meets the overall family deductible.
Are there services covered
before you meet your deductible?
Yes. Well-child care, preventive care, innetwork
prosthetic limbs and services
subject to copayments are covered before you meet your deductible.
This plan covers some items and services even if you haven’t yet met the deductible amount. But a copayment or coinsurance may apply. For example, this plan covers certain preventive services without cost sharing and before you meet
your deductible. See a list of covered preventive services at

Are there other deductibles
for specific services?
Yes. $100 person/$200 family per calendar year for drug card, which does not apply to Tier 1 Rx. Drug card deductible does not
apply to immunizations. There are no other specific deductibles.
You must pay all of the costs for these services up to the specific deductible amount
before this plan begins to pay for these services.
What is the out-of-pocket
limit for this plan?
$2,500 person/$5,000 family per calendar year. The In-Network health and drug card
out-of-pocket maximum amounts accumulate together.
The out-of-pocket limit is the most you could pay in a year for covered services. If
you have other family members in this plan, they have to meet their own out-ofpocket
limits until the overall family out-of-pocket limit has been met.
What is not included in the out-of-pocket limit?
Premiums, balance-billed charges, and
health care this plan doesn’t cover.
Even though you pay these expenses, they don’t count toward the out-of-pocket limit.
Will you pay less if you use a

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tupelo,MS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $100,000 - $120,000