Project Engineer

As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for planning, designing, and installing new equipment while collaborating with the Operations and Maintenance departments. You will provide technical support in the acquisition, installation, operation, maintenance, and improvement of manufacturing equipment. Researching new industry developments in engineering techniques, machines, equipment, materials, and incorporating innovations into existing operations will be a key aspect of your role. Additionally, you will enforce departmental and plant objectives in areas such as Safety, Quality, Sanitation, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness. Coordination of building preventative maintenance activities and repairs with plant and area leads is essential, ensuring that Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety standards are incorporated 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 new industry developments.
• Enforce safety, quality, sanitation, and effectiveness objectives.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance activities and repairs.
• Ensure GMP and safety standards in new designs.

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Solidworks.
• BS Degree in Engineering.
• Advanced electrical fundamentals knowledge.
• Industrial medium voltage and power distribution expertise.
• NFPA 70e trained.

• Ability to read, interpret, and create engineering drawings.
• Capital and plant operations project management.
• Experience in heavy industrial settings preferred.
• Root cause investigation.
• HAZOP and process hazard analysis.
• Knowledge of OSHA, FDA, & EPA regulatory compliance.
• Continuous improvement.
• Experience in food processing, pharmaceutical, and/or chemical processing industry.
• Experience with sifting, cleaning, sterilization, milling, mixing, and packaging equipment.

This position requires being on-site five days a week in a heavy manufacturing setting. The work environment is industrial, demanding a strong floor presence and effective collaboration with operations.

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 Aug 7, 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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