Engineering Project Manager

Actalent; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Engineering Project Manager – Individual Contributor in Salt Lake City, UT. In this contract, onsite role, you will lead and coordinate several engineering projects from planning through execution, applying professional judgment in a highly regulated environment.

You will manage scope, schedule, budget, resources, and external partners, working independently with minimal supervision and delivering compliant, high-quality results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/biomedical/materials or related field.
• 4+ years engineering project management experience.
• Experience in medical device, manufacturing, life sciences, biotechnology, aerospace or another highly regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering projects from planning through execution.
• Independent contributor with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in evaluating data.
• Excellent communication for cross-functional teams and leadership updates.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple engineering projects from planning through execution.
• Coordinate scope, schedule, budget, and resources to align with objectives.
• Develop comprehensive project plans and monitor progress with key metrics.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, manufacturing, operations, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, contractors, and service providers.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide clear status updates and leadership recommendations.

Skills

Project management

Regulated industries

Budgeting & scheduling

Independent contributor

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Vendor management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science

Tools

PMP Certification

Job description

Job Title: Engineering Project Manager – Individual ContributorJob Description

This role leads and coordinates multiple engineering projects from planning through execution in a highly regulated environment. You will manage project scope, schedule, budget, resources, and external partners to ensure successful delivery of technical solutions. Operating as an individual contributor, you apply professional judgment and specialized engineering expertise to drive cross-functional teams, resolve issues, and maintain compliance with industry and quality standards while working independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple engineering projects simultaneously, ensuring that milestones, timelines, and deliverables are achieved.
• Assist in the management of multiple engineering projects by prioritizing tasks and assigning team members so that resources are used effectively and project deadlines are met.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation, to align with business objectives.
• Monitor project progress and performance against the project plan, tracking key metrics and deliverables.
• Identify project risks and issues, and implement effective solutions and mitigation strategies to minimize delays and disruptions.
• Evaluate and authorize changes that may significantly impact project scope, budget, timelines, or resources, ensuring alignment with business priorities.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, quality, manufacturing, operations, suppliers, and other stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes.
• Manage ongoing relationships with external vendors, contractors, and service providers to ensure high-quality performance and deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry regulations, quality requirements, and internal standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Resolve technical and operational issues as they arise while maintaining project schedules and objectives.
• Track and report project performance, communicate status updates, and provide clear recommendations and insights to leadership.
• Apply professional knowledge of mechanical, biomedical, materials science, or related engineering disciplines to evaluate data and make informed decisions.
• Use attention to detail and analytical skills to make evaluative judgments based on factual information and project data.
• Work independently with minimal supervision, using professional expertise and judgment to manage projects and resolve complex issues.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
• 4+ years of engineering project management experience.
• Experience working in medical device, manufacturing, life sciences, biotechnology, aerospace, or another highly regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering projects from planning through execution.
• Proven experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, resources, and external partners.
• Ability to work independently as an individual contributor, applying professional judgment with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in evaluating data and making decisions.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams and providing clear status updates to leadership.
• Experience managing relationships with external vendors, contractors, and service providers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred.
• Project management background with demonstrated experience in scope management.
• Experience in medical device or similarly regulated industries for 4+ years.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Comfort working with cross-functional teams in a regulated environment.
• Professional mastery of a specialized engineering discipline gained through substantial applicable work experience.
• Ability to apply principles and concepts of a technical discipline to resolve issues as they arise.

Work Environment

The role operates in a professional engineering and project-driven environment within a highly regulated industry such as medical devices, manufacturing, life sciences, biotechnology, or aerospace. You will collaborate regularly with engineering, quality, manufacturing, operations, suppliers, and external contractors, using structured project management processes and tools to plan, track, and report progress. The position emphasizes independent work with minimal supervision, requiring consistent attention to detail, adherence to regulatory and quality standards, and effective coordination across multiple projects and stakeholders.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Salt Lake City, UT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/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 Salt Lake City,UT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 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.

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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.