Engineering Manager

Actalent • West Haven, CT • 18h ago

Hiring for an Engineering Manager in West Haven!About the Opportunity

The Engineering Manager will provide both strategic and hands-on leadership, partnering closely with Operations, Quality, and Technical teams to drive performance, develop engineering talent, and support the growth of manufacturing capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of engineers supporting manufacturing operations.

Drive process improvements focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.

Provide technical leadership and support for complex manufacturing and production challenges.

Partner closely with Operations to align engineering priorities with production objectives.

Oversee manufacturing processes, equipment, and engineering projects to support operational goals.

Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for process, quality, and reliability issues.

Support capital projects, equipment installations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Establish and maintain engineering standards, best practices, and technical documentation.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality, R&D, Maintenance, and Manufacturing.

Mentor and develop engineers while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Evaluate and implement new technologies, materials, and manufacturing methods to improve site performance.

Support multi-site collaboration and sharing of engineering best practices.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

8+ years of engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.

Prior experience leading engineers, technical teams, or manufacturing personnel.

Strong background in process engineering, manufacturing operations, and continuous improvement.

Experience supporting capital projects, equipment implementation, and process optimization initiatives.

Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience within chemical manufacturing, specialty chemicals, industrial processing, or other complex manufacturing environments.

Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience.

Experience leading cross-functional projects with organization-wide impact.

Knowledge of reliability engineering, operational excellence, and manufacturing best practices.

Master's Degree in Engineering or a related field.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of West Haven, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $125000.00 - $165000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) with company match Annual bonus program Generous PTO and paid holidays Paid parental leave Tuition reimbursement and professional development support Career growth within a global organization operating across multiple industries and locations

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in West Haven,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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