Manufacturing Manager

Description

Who We Are
Join the team innovating thermal solutions, recognized as a "Best Place to Work" in PA in 2023, 2024, and 2025!

Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. (ACT) is a leading provider of thermal management solutions and engineered structures serving Defense, Aerospace, HVAC, Power Electronics, and Medical markets. Guided by our core values of Innovation, Teamwork, and Customer Care, we are committed to excellence in customer service, employee well-being, and community engagement.

We support industry leaders such as Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Boeing, and Hewlett Packard, while advancing research initiatives with agencies including NASA, DOD, and DOE. Our cutting-edge technologies support mission-critical systems ranging from satellites to advanced unmanned underwater vehicles.

Position Summary
The Manufacturing Manager plays a critical, hands-on leadership role in the production of aluminum honeycomb and composite structures at ACT’s Anaheim facility. This position oversees daily manufacturing operations, including composite lamination, honeycomb panel assembly, aerospace structural fabrication, and testing and inspection processes.

Success in this role requires strong technical expertise, operational discipline, and the ability to lead and develop a skilled production team. The ideal candidate will drive efficiency, uphold rigorous quality standards, and ensure production objectives are achieved safely and consistently.

Requirements

•  B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred, with at least 5 years of experience in a technically oriented company.
   
• Prior manufacturing experience required, including management or supervisory responsibility.
   
• Proficiency with ERP systems required.

ACT is seeking a strong communicator and hands-on leader who demonstrates attention to detail, accountability, and the ability to align teams around shared production goals. If you are motivated to lead high-performance manufacturing operations in a technically advanced environment, we encourage you to apply.

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.

California Applicants: ACT collects personal information for hiring purposes. California residents may have rights under the CCPA/CPRA. Contact HR at barbara.rockwell@1-act.com.