Project Engineer

Actalent; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Short & long-term disability

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Project Engineer in Chelmsford, MA to drive electromechanical product projects from kickoff to production. You will serve as a key liaison among customers, engineering, manufacturing, and operations to ensure on-time delivery and technical compliance.

The role requires a 2+ year track record in engineering or project engineering, a mechanical or electrical engineering degree, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of engineering or project engineering experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with electromechanical products, aerospace, defense, or industrial equipment is a plus.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and engineering documentation is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering projects from kickoff through production
• Coordinate activities between engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams
• Track project schedules, milestones, and deliverables
• Review technical requirements and customer specifications
• Support design reviews, testing activities, and product releases
• Communicate project status and risks to internal stakeholders
• Assist with process improvements and product development initiatives

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

About The Role

A growing engineering and manufacturing company is seeking a Project Engineer to support the execution of custom-engineered electromechanical products. This role will serve as a key liaison between customers, engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to help ensure projects are delivered on time and meet technical requirements. The company develops products used in demanding aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial applications. (Untitled | OneNote)

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering projects from kickoff through production
• Coordinate activities between engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams
• Track project schedules, milestones, and deliverables
• Review technical requirements and customer specifications
• Support design reviews, testing activities, and product releases
• Communicate project status and risks to internal stakeholders
• Assist with process improvements and product development initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 2+ years of engineering or project engineering experience
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience with electromechanical products, aerospace, defense, or industrial equipment is a plus
• Familiarity with ERP systems and engineering documentation is beneficial

Why Join?

• Work on complex, custom-engineered products
• Collaborate with experienced engineering and manufacturing teams
• Gain exposure to innovative technologies and high-impact projects
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and career growth opportunities

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of chelmsford, MA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $100000.00/yr.
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 chelmsford,MA. 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.