Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Description

About Us

Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. (ACT) is a leading provider of thermal management solutions for aerospace, defense, data centers, energy, and industrial applications. For more than 20 years, ACT has engineered and manufactured innovative technologies that solve complex thermal challenges in demanding environments. Our team is driven by continuous innovation, teamwork, and collaboration, delivering reliable solutions that support critical missions and next-generation technologies worldwide.

We’re seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer who combines strong technical capability with project leadership and team mentorship. In this role, you will guide a small team of engineers and technicians while driving the successful transition of complex thermal products from development into efficient, scalable production.

This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands-on work and leading others—someone who thrives in a dynamic environment where they can make a direct impact on products, processes, and people.

Schedule

9/80 Schedule (every other Friday off)

What You’ll Do

Lead Projects and People

· Provide day-to-day guidance, tasking, and mentorship for engineers and technicians

· Manage personnel-related responsibilities within the team

· Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met

· Serve as the primary engineering contact for internal teams, suppliers, and customers

Own New Product Introduction (NPI)

· Lead smooth transitions of product designs from Product Development into full production

· Identify all manufacturing, quality, and customer requirements

· Ensure manufacturing readiness across processes, documentation, and tooling

Technical Leadership & Engineering Excellence

· Design and develop manufacturing tooling, fixtures, and processes

· Create procedures, travelers, and work instructions for the production floor

· Analyze workflow, cycle times, and layouts to improve efficiency 

· Troubleshoot fabrication and testing issues and guide the team toward solutions

· Evaluate test results and verify compliance with customer and project requirements 

This is a hands-on leadership role—you’ll spend time on the production floor, in design software, and collaborating with teams across the company.

Requirements

· U.S. Person status (required for ITAR compliance)

· B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

· 3+ years of engineering experience in a technical environment

· Proficiency with CAD, FEA, and CFD tools

· Hands-on experience in mechanical fabrication, measurement, and data acquisition

· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

· Ability to balance technical depth with project and people leadership 

ACT offers competitive pay,  excellent benefits (medical, dental, vision, paid time off, holidays, company-paid life & disability insurance, 401(k) match, and profit-sharing), and a supportive team environment.

ACT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

ACT participates in E-Verify.

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