Job Title: Engineering Assistant Manager Job Description The Engineering Assistant Manager will serve as the right-hand person for the Engineering Manager, providing comprehensive support in managing emergency break-down events on production equipment, project planning, and technical support for the Maintenance and Manufacturing teams. This role is crucial for ensuring the effective planning and implementation of processes and equipment for both existing and future production lines. Responsibilities + Manage emergency break-down events on production equipment from an engineering standpoint + Oversee project planning and technical support provided to the Maintenance and Manufacturing teams + Manage process and equipment planning for existing and future production lines + Ensure effective countermeasures are developed by the Production Engineering team to prevent reoccurrence of equipment-related downtime + Responsible for factory layout management + Oversee budget planning and management for the Production Engineering team + Support the improvement of safety, quality, productivity, and indirect material cost + Establish and maintain productive and effective working relationships with team members Essential Skills + Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field + 5-7 years of experience in manufacturing + 3+ years of experience in the automotive industry + 3+ years of experience as a supervisor, manager, or assistant manager + Proficiency in engineering management + Experience with Solidworks + Knowledge of mechanical drawings + Understanding of PDCA methodology Additional Skills & Qualifications + Knowledge of the automotive manufacturing industry + Familiarity with total quality management systems and engineering best practices + Experience in multi-discipline leadership, with the ability to effectively communicate with operations, manufacturing, quality, and other groups + Strong negotiation skills + Personality traits such as ownership, willingness to question for knowledge, adaptability, and ambition + Passion for growing engineers + Ability to gather information through investigation and questioning Work Environment This role is based in a large, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility equipped with a new gym, locker rooms, and showers. The facility includes a full cafeteria with a chef that changes meals daily and robotics on the floor. The workspace is air-conditioned, and employees are provided with uniforms after 90 days. Long sleeve shirts and pants are required; no jeans are permitted. Employees enjoy benefits such as 80 hours of PTO loaded after 90 days, two paid shut down weeks per year, a 401K with a 5% match after six months, and various recognition programs. Additionally, the company sponsors family-friendly events, including trips to Sea World. 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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.