Engineering Aide

Actalent; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent in Phoenix, AZ, seeks an Engineering Aide to support a fast-paced engineering team by managing project data, documentation, procurement activities, and admin tasks that keep programs moving forward.

This contract-to-hire role emphasizes strong Excel skills, organization, and collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams to track actions and ensure on-time delivery.

Pay ranges between $25.00 and $32.00 per hour, with eligibility for benefits and a path to permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Excel (pivot tables) and MS Office.
• Experience with project coordination, procurement, or engineering support.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and BOMs.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with document control and SharePoint/Confluence is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project, resource, and manpower tracking spreadsheets.
• Support procurement, purchasing, and material coordination.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, and engineering documentation.
• Manage document control, drawing releases, and reporting tasks.
• Collect, organize, and analyze engineering data using Excel.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams to track actions.

Skills

Excel/Office skills

Project coordination

Drawings & BOMs

Organizational skills

Documentation tools

Tools

CAD/PDM systems

SharePoint

Confluence

Job description

Engineering Aide

Support a fast-paced engineering team by managing project data, documentation, procurement activities, and administrative tasks that keep engineering programs moving forward. This role is ideal for someone with strong Excel and organizational skills who enjoys working with technical teams and contributing to aerospace and defense projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain project, resource, and manpower tracking spreadsheets.
• Support procurement, purchasing, and material coordination activities.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, and engineering documentation.
• Manage document control, drawing releases, and reporting tasks.
• Collect, organize, and analyze engineering data using Excel and other tools.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams to track actions and support project execution.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills, including pivot tables and reporting.
• Experience with project coordination, planning, procurement, or engineering support functions.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with document control, SharePoint, Confluence, CAD/PDM systems, or technical documentation is a plus.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Phoenix,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.