Lead Manufacturing Engineer
Company: Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: February 12, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Lead, Build, and
Launch Advanced Thermal Technologies At Advanced Cooling
Technologies (ACT), we create innovative thermal solutions used in
spacecraft, military platforms, medical devices, precision
instruments, and high-performance commercial systems . As a
three-time Best Places to Work in PA winner, we take pride in our
engineering excellence, collaborative culture, and employee-focused
environment. 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. 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: What You Bring 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 Why ACT Low-cost
medical, dental, and vision Company-paid life and disability 401(k)
match profit-sharing bonus Generous PTO , 10 holidays, and a 9/80
schedule (every other Friday off) A culture grounded in innovation,
collaborative and supportive teams, and company events and perks
that make ACT a genuinely enjoyable place to work ACT is committed
to equal opportunity and participates in the E-Verify program.
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