Job Description: Project Engineer

We are seeking a dedicated Project Engineer to manage 40mm programs as the systems prime/sole supplier for DoD programs. The ideal candidate will research and develop new manufacturing processes, evaluate designs, and collaborate with other engineers and production staff to ensure quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop new manufacturing processes and materials.
• Analyze existing processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Evaluate designs and plan layout of equipment for production.
• Conduct tests to evaluate the efficiency of processes.
• Address issues of safety and compliance with environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with other engineers, chemists, and production staff to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Support ballistics testing and analyze data from testing.
• Develop and maintain failure analysis procedures consistent with company quality policies.
• Support all technical insertion activities as required and manage project implementation.
• Analyze all drawing and technical data specifications to assure compliance with customer requirements.
• Participate in weekly Integrated Product Teams (IPT) meetings as required.
• Develop cost estimates for process implementation and production.
• Document all created and modified processes.

Essential Skills

• Project management experience.
• Mechanical engineering expertise.
• Systems engineering knowledge.
• Customer relations skills, including support, communication, and qualification of program/project needs.
• SolidWorks design experience.
• Product development and management experience.
• Experience in the defense industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in the defense industry.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with defense aerospace projects.
• Program management and project engineering skills.

Work Environment

This role offers a clean work environment with less than 25% travel, primarily within Arkansas and various other locations. The company has a stable business with contracts secured for the next five years and plans to grow by 35% next year. Exciting new product initiatives and a growth mindset will open doors for career advancement. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement and regular interaction with Inspectors, Manufacturing, and the SQE team.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $120000.00

Company benefits will be shared upon initial conversation with Actalent and any related questions can be answered at this time. Thank you for expressing interest in working with Actalent.

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Janesville,WI.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $95,000 - $120,000