Engineering Supervisor

Job Title: Engineering Supervisor

Due to ITAR Requirements, candidates must be a US Citizen because company does Government/Military Contract Work.

Job Description

The Engineering Supervisor (Manufacturing & Process) serves as the technical leader responsible for defining processes, enhancing existing equipment, and ensuring quality. This role provides essential day-to-day engineering support for single-piece flow manufacturing and collaborates closely with the Maintenance team. The position involves driving detailed work instructions, process definition, and controls in partnership with the Quality department, while also supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) launches and promoting automation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead improvements to existing equipment to enhance quality, consistency, reduce scrap, and improve reliability.
• Ensure uninterrupted operation of production lines by addressing process weaknesses and equipment issues.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance team to align reliability improvement strategies and preventive actions.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and qualification of new equipment for new products, ensuring compliance with DoD and internal standards.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, process definitions, and control plans.
• Implement process controls to ensure consistent product quality and compliance with SQDIP priorities (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity).
• Drive continuous improvement events and Lean initiatives to improve productivity, reduce waste, and optimize cycle times.
• Collaborate with Value Stream Managers to identify improvement opportunities.
• Validate new processes and equipment.
• Work with design, quality, and operations teams to achieve successful ramp-up and production readiness.
• Supervise and mentor Manufacturing Engineers.
• Work with Continuous Improvement specialists to train engineers in lean principles and continuous improvement tools.
• Ensure adherence to DoD security and compliance requirements.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in process and manufacturing engineering within a high-volume environment.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles, continuous improvement culture, and the ability to lead related events.
• Familiarity with DoD compliance standards.
• Project management skills for equipment improvements and upgrades.
• Previous leadership experience.
• Experience supporting NPI launches and integrating new products.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Technical expertise in manufacturing processes, equipment reliability, and process control.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and 5S implementation.
• Ability to lead root cause analysis and structured problem-solving (5Y, 8D).
• Experience in process improvement, manufacturing processes, tooling, machining, and fabrication.

Work Environment

The work environment offers a fast-paced setting where the engineering supervisor can gain leadership experience while overseeing manufacturing processes that directly impact lives. The facility has been recently remodeled, providing an extremely clean environment with a game room area. Candidates should be prepared for some ambiguity and lack of structure in processes, as the team is actively working to implement more automation. The role involves a balance of 50% on the floor and 50% desk work. Engineers will have at least one direct report and will be responsible for training manufacturing engineers.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cleveland, OH.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $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 Cleveland,OH. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 3, 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 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.

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