Mechanical Engineering Manager

Mechanical Engineering Manager

As a Mechanical Engineering Manager, you will lead and manage a team of mechanical engineers responsible for designing structures made of sheet metal and 3D printed plastic to house compute and storage servers and other electronic sub-systems. These servers must operate reliably under diverse environmental conditions in compliance with customer requirements and military standards. You will need a diverse set of technical, managerial, project, and people management skills, along with flexibility and agility to respond to wide-ranging customer demands, including technical and schedule challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team with diverse backgrounds, fostering creativity and a 'can do' spirit.
• Develop a deep understanding of team members' skills, experience, and personalities to assign work effectively.
• Hold periodic meetings to maintain situational awareness and manage resources to meet schedule milestones.
• Track and oversee all projects, ensuring they stay on schedule and within budget, taking corrective actions as needed.
• Review and critique technical drawings, organizing peer reviews to identify and mitigate design risks.
• Assist team members with design work as needed to maintain project momentum.
• Ensure adherence to ISO design procedures and promote best design practices.
• Facilitate seamless transfer of mechanical design data to Manufacturing Engineering and foster collaboration.
• Conduct technical and project management briefings for customers and maintain relationships with vendors.
• Conduct annual performance reviews and handle administrative duties such as pay reviews and travel authorizations.
• Ensure compliance with security procedures and proactively prevent security issues.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience leading and managing teams of Mechanical Engineers.
• Experience in electronic packaging, electro-mechanical design, sheet metal fabrication, and 3D modeling.
• Ability to interpret customer ideas into product design requirements and recommend design changes.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to multitask effectively and handle multiple priorities.
• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Manassas, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $185000.00/yr. We provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and overall well-being of our employees and their families. This includes access to medical, dental, and insurance coverage, retirement savings opportunities, paid time off, and resources to promote personal and professional growth. Our goal is to offer competitive benefits that create a supportive workplace where employees can thrive.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Manassas,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 20, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands.