Job Title: Mechanical Engineering Manager

Job Description

As an Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, leading, and successful completion of new product development projects. Projects encompass involvement and oversight of the entire product development lifecycle including concept, design, test, certification, production implementation, and ongoing support. To be successful in this role, you’ll need expertise in mechanical design and development of electro-mechanical products and the ability to manage multiple people and projects with timely results. Our employees serve the best customers from all over the world – from general, business, and commercial aviation. You’ll be part of the reason our customers consider us a premier instrument, avionics, and aircraft power solutions provider.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in multiple, simultaneous product development projects which encompass team dynamics, schedule, product scope, resolution to technical challenges, and resource management, planning, reporting, reviews, and progress tracking.
• Direct all phases of product development, including verification of compliance with all applicable performance, regulatory, and quality requirements.
• Coach, mentor, motivate, and develop direct reports.
• Drive projects to meet company and engineering time, cost, and requirements targets.
• Contribute to technical problem-solving through oversight, support, and direct product design as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve win-win solutions throughout the product development and production implementation process.
• Research and evaluate new components, technologies, and methods to incorporate into new designs.
• Support technical inquiries from internal and external customers for new and legacy products.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in designing mechanical products.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Strong program/project management skills.
• Proficiency in optimizing mechanical design for cost, assembly, and simplicity.
• Proficiency in schematic capture, PCB layout software, and simulation tools.
• Skilled with SolidWorks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Organized, focused, and results-oriented.
• Problem-solver with critical thinking and prioritizing skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Working knowledge of environmental requirements such as RTCA DO-160 or similar aerospace, military, or commercial standards.
• Experience managing the development of electromechanical products.

Work Environment

You will undergo a 2-week structured onboarding process and work closely with the existing manager to get up to speed quickly. The position operates Monday to Friday, from 8 AM to 5 PM, onsite. The work environment involves hands-on tasks and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $140000.00 - $180000.00/yr.

- Health, vision, dental, 401K
- PTO, Holiday, Sick Days
- Client-specific benefits will be laid out in detail once the individual is hired

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wichita,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 11, 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 : $140,000 - $180,000