About the role
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.
What You’ll Do
In this role, you will directly influence how new thermal products move from concept to repeatable, scalable production. You will:
New Product Introduction & Process Development
Lead smooth transitions of products from Product Development to Manufacturing
Translate engineering designs and customer requirements into robust processes, tooling, and documentation
Develop and improve fabrication processes, workflows, and material flow
Tooling, Procedure & Documentation
Design and build custom tooling, fixtures, and jigs that enable high-quality manufacturing
Create procedures, travelers, and work instructions to ensure consistency and compliance
Support technicians and production staff with clear direction and engineering expertise
Production Support & Continuous Improvement
Analyze cycle times, floor layouts, and production data to improve throughput and efficiency
Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and identify cost, quality, or process improvements
Interact directly with suppliers, generating and approving purchase orders as needed
Evaluate test results, quality data, and customer requirements to ensure compliance
This is a
hands-on
role—expect regular interaction with technicians, parts, processes, and equipment. You won’t sit behind a desk all day.
Why This Role Is Exciting
Many Manufacturing Engineer roles are repetitive. This one isn’t. At ACT, you’ll:
Work on complex thermal systems used in
spacecraft
,
military vehicles
, and
cutting-edge commercial applications
Design tooling that directly affects product performance
Influence manufacturing from the earliest stages of product development
See your work move from drawing ? prototype ? full production
Be part of a collaborative team where engineering, production, and leadership work closely together
If you enjoy seeing your engineering ideas become real products—and you like a mix of design, analysis, and hands-on problem solving—you’ll thrive here.
Requirements
What You Bring B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks preferred) Experience with mechanical inspection and understanding of GD&T Ability to analyze data, processes, and workflows Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills Experience with LabVIEW and Excel-based databases is a plus Must be a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 (due to ITAR regulations) Benefits & Culture ACT offers a competitive and employee-focused total rewards package, including: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision coverage Company-paid life and disability insurance 401(k) with company match Profit-sharing bonus plan Generous PTO , up to 10 paid 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 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 .