Project Engineer

Job Title: Project Engineer

Job Description

As a Project Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in planning, designing, and installing new equipment while collaborating with the Operations and Maintenance departments. Your expertise will be crucial in providing technical support throughout the acquisition, installation, operation, maintenance, and improvement of manufacturing equipment. Additionally, you will research new industry developments in engineering techniques and incorporate innovative solutions into existing operations. Ensuring the enforcement of departmental and plant objectives related to Safety, Quality, Sanitation, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness will be a key part of your role. You will also coordinate building preventative maintenance activities and repairs with plant and area leads, while ensuring Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety standards are integrated into new designs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and install new equipment.
• Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance departments.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing equipment.
• Research and incorporate innovations from industry developments.
• Enforce safety, quality, sanitation, and equipment effectiveness objectives.
• Coordinate building preventative maintenance activities and repairs.
• Ensure incorporation of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety standards into new designs.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Proficiency in manufacturing engineering, industrial, and project management.
• Experience with Solidworks and heavy industry.
• BS Degree in Engineering.
• Ability to read, interpret, and create engineering drawings.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD & Solidworks.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical fundamentals, including industrial medium voltage and power distribution.
• NFPA 70e training.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering.
• Experience in heavy industrial settings preferred.
• Root cause analysis and investigation skills.
• HAZOP and process hazard analysis knowledge.
• Understanding of OSHA, FDA & EPA regulatory compliance requirements.
• Continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience in food processing, pharmaceutical, and/or chemical processing industry.
• Familiarity with sifting, cleaning, sterilization, milling, mixing, and packaging equipment.

Work Environment

The role is based on-site five days a week in a heavy manufacturing setting. The ideal candidate will possess a strong floor presence and work effectively with operations teams. A self-motivated, organized, and analytical individual who is results-driven and comfortable managing multiple concurrent projects and priorities will thrive in this industrial environment. Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, are essential, along with outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.87 - $45.67/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 Jessup,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 27, 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.

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