Job Description The Engineering Supervisor will act as a technical leader responsible for defining processes, enhancing existing equipment, and ensuring quality. This role provides day-to-day engineering support for single-piece flow manufacturing and collaborates closely with the Maintenance team. The position will play a pivotal role in driving detailed work instructions, process definitions, and controls in partnership with the Quality department. Responsibilities Include + Ensure production lines operate smoothly by addressing process weaknesses and equipment issues. + Collaborate with the Maintenance team to develop reliability improvement strategies and preventive actions. + Oversee 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 adherence to SQDIP priorities (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity). + Drive continuous improvement events and Lean initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and optimize cycle times. + Collaborate with Value Stream Managers to identify improvement opportunities. + Validate new processes and equipment. + Work with design, quality, and operations teams to achieve successful ramp-up and production readiness. + Supervise and mentor Manufacturing Engineers. + Train engineers in lean principles and continuous improvement tools. + Ensure adherence to DoD security and compliance requirements. Must Have + 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 project management. + Familiarity with DoD compliance standards. + Project management skills for equipment improvements and upgrades. + Experience supporting NPI launches and integrating new products. Nice to Have + Technical expertise in manufacturing processes, equipment reliability, and process control. + Ability to lead root cause analysis and structured problem-solving (5Y, 8D). + Experience in Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement events, and 5S implementation. 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 Feb 13, 2026. 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. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.