Project engineer

Project Engineer

Location: Onsite - New York, NY

Role Overview

Seeking a technically skilled Project Engineer to lead capital projects within a regulated manufacturing facility. This role combines engineering expertise with project management responsibilities, requiring hands-on involvement in the design, specification, implementation, and validation of facilities, bulk manufacturing, and packaging systems. The position is 100% onsite for the first six months.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for capital projects, applying sound engineering principles throughout design and execution.

• Develop and review documentation including URS, DFMEA, P&IDs, equipment layouts, and scopes of work.

• Lead design reviews and ensure alignment with process, safety, and regulatory standards.

• Manage projects exceeding $1MM from concept to completion, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution.

• Apply industry-standard methodologies across all phases:

• Planning & Design: Scope, budget, milestones, URS, RFPs, DFMEA, vendor selection.

• Execution & Implementation: FAT, SAT, commissioning, CQV.

• Monitoring & Closure: After Action Reviews, change control, asset handover.

• Lead cross-functional teams including internal stakeholders, contractors, vendors, and consultants.

• Ensure compliance with cGMP, safety, and quality standards.

• Maintain organized project documentation and support change control.

• Control project costs, cash flow, and schedules.

• Support purchasing, receiving, and invoicing tasks.

• Proactively track progress, communicate updates, and resolve issues to maintain critical milestones.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Biomedical, or Engineering Management).

• Minimum 6 years of hands-on experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.

• Proven leadership of cross-functional teams and external partners.

• Strong ownership, initiative, and accountability.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Willingness to adjust work schedule to support project execution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AutoCAD, MS Project, and capital budget management.

• PMP certification or equivalent.

• Familiarity with SAP (a plus).

• Experience in regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals or cosmetics.

• Exposure to liquid packaging lines (helpful, not required).

Soft Skills

• Strong communicator across documentation, email, and vendor interactions.

• Flexible team player, able to adapt to shifting priorities.

• Balances long-term projects with immediate production needs.

• Comfortable with technical documentation and reporting.

Employee Value Proposition

• Long-term opportunity with a nationally reputable manufacturer.

• Exposure to high-impact capital projects and cross-functional leadership.

• Clear path for growth and full-time conversion.

Work Environment

• 100% onsite

• Collaborative, fast-paced, and highly technical setting.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52.88 - $63.00/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 Bronx,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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