Manufacturing/Project Engineer

Actalent; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 53,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

HSA

Time Off / Vacation

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Manufacturing Project Engineer to lead process improvement and cost reduction across production operations in Denison, TX. You will manage multiple projects from concept through implementation, partnering with production, engineering, and leadership teams to improve performance, efficiency, and profitability.

The role emphasizes Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver sustainable gains while supporting forecasting and budgeting

Qualifications

• 5+ years engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects.
• Proven track record of process improvements and cost savings.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead productivity, quality, throughput and cost improvement projects.
• Manage capital equipment and projects from planning to validation.
• Identify opportunities to optimize processes, tooling, and efficiency.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Facilitate cross-functional Kaizen events and sustain gains.
• Monitor results and ensure gains are maintained over time.
• Collaborate with production to improve process capability and reduce waste.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning.

Skills

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We are looking to hire a Manufacturing Project Engineer immediately to lead process improvement and cost reduction initiatives across production operations. The candidate will manage multiple projects from concept through implementation, partnering with production, engineering, and leadership teams to improve performance, efficiency, and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects focused on improving productivity, quality, throughput, and cost performance.
• Manage capital equipment and process improvement projects from planning and budgeting through execution and validation.
• Identify opportunities to optimize manufacturing processes, tooling, and operational efficiency.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and cross-functional teams to implement sustainable improvements.
• Monitor project results and ensure gains are maintained over time.
• Collaborate with production teams to improve process capability, reduce waste, and achieve operational goals.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and long-term operational planning.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to independently manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Track record of delivering process improvements, cost savings, and CapEx projects.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing engineering principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar operational excellence tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive results with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in stamping, die casting, molding, or other high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Lean and/or Six Sigma certification.
• Experience collaborating with Manufacturing Engineers, Process Technicians, and production leadership teams.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Denison, TX.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $48.08/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 Denison, TX.
• Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 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.