Engineering manager

Job Title: Engineering ManagerJob Description

The Engineering Manager will lead U.S. and international engineering teams in designing and developing adventure courses and products. This role combines engineering leadership experience with technical expertise to guide projects from concept through completion, ensuring compliance with industry standards, client requirements, and company objectives. The Engineering Manager will mentor engineers, foster innovation, and drive efficient collaboration across global teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers to achieve individual and departmental goals.

• Oversee the design and engineering of adventure courses and products from concept to completion.

• Review and approve detailed shop drawings, weldment prints, and 3D models.

• Ensure designs adhere to industry standards, safety regulations, and client specifications.

• Collaborate with production, manufacturing, and installation teams to optimize manufacturability, quality, and efficiency.

• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to meet company objectives.

• Conduct and oversee structural analysis, calculations, and validation of designs.

• Implement and maintain best practices in design documentation, revision control, and engineering processes.

• Drive continuous improvement in design methods, tools, and team performance.

• Serve as a key liaison between engineering and other departments, as well as with clients when technical expertise is required.

• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and safety standards relevant to engineering and adventure attractions.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.

• 7+ years of experience in Mechanical Design and Engineering.

• 5+ years of experience managing engineering departments and supervising engineering teams.

• Proficient in Inventor 2D and 3D modeling.

• Project management experience with proven success in delivering complex projects on time and within budget.

• Strong knowledge in fabrication, welding, and materials.

• Ability to travel overseas to support clients and projects.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Professional Engineer License.

• Autodesk Robot experience.

• Familiarity with ASTM standards (American Society for Testing and Materials).

Work Environment

The Engineering Manager will report to the founder and president, initially leading a local team of 4 engineers and 1 drafter, with plans to expand the U.S. team. The role also involves leading engineers in Malaysia. International travel and flexibility for cross-time-zone collaboration are required. The company focuses on creating fun, profitable adventure entertainment attractions, with a culture centered around fun, execution excellence, and making a difference. Benefits include 15 days PTO, 6 paid holidays, and access to Udemy after 6 months.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Allegan, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.08 - $72.12/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 Allegan,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2025.

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.

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.

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