Job Information
Actalent Engineering Supervisor in Cleveland, Ohio
Job Description
The Engineering Supervisor (Manufacturing & Process) serves as the technical leader responsible for defining processes, enhancing existing equipment, and driving quality improvements. This role provides essential day-to-day engineering support for single-piece flow manufacturing and works closely with the Maintenance team.
Responsibilities
Drive automation initiatives and lead improvements to existing equipment to enhance quality, consistency, and reliability.
Ensure uninterrupted operation of production lines by addressing process weaknesses and equipment issues.
Partner closely with the Maintenance team to align on reliability improvement strategies and preventive actions.
Oversee the installation, commissioning, and qualification of new equipment, 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 Lean initiatives and events to improve productivity, reduce waste, and optimize cycle times.
Collaborate with Value Stream Managers to identify improvement opportunities.
Validate new processes and equipment, and work with design, quality, and operations teams for successful ramp-up and production readiness.
Supervise and mentor Manufacturing Engineers and ensure training in lean principles and continuous improvement tools.
Ensure adherence to DoD security and compliance requirements.
Skills & Qualifications
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 events.
Familiarity with DoD compliance standards.
Project management skills for equipment improvements and upgrades.
Previous leadership experience.
Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) launches and integrating new products.
Nice to Have
Technical expertise in manufacturing processes, equipment reliability, and process control.
Experience in Lean Manufacturing, 5S implementation, and structured problem-solving (5Y, 8D).
Ability to lead root cause analysis and process improvement.
Work Environment
This role provides a unique opportunity to gain leadership experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The facility, recently remodeled, offers a game room area and an extremely clean manufacturing environment. The position involves a mix of 50% floor work and 50% desk work. Candidates should be prepared to train manufacturing engineers and handle ambiguity due to not clearly defined processes.
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 Apr 13, 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. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.