Project Manager

Actalent; Detroit (MI); Remote; USD 7,577,000 - 10,332,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Project Engineer to lead automation and systems integration projects across fulfillment, distribution, and manufacturing. You will drive project execution, budgets, schedules, and installation activities while collaborating with customers, vendors, and cross-functional teams.

This role involves travel up to 75% across the United States, working from design through startup, and delivering turnkey automation solutions with a focus on material handling, packaging, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years in project engineering, process engineering, or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience leading automation projects with budgets from $500K to $50M.
• Strong CAD skills and ability to design automation layouts.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology and systems integration projects from planning through implementation.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, contractors, and partners.
• Support design and implementation of automated material handling, packaging, and manufacturing systems.
• Oversee equipment installation, commissioning, startup activities, and change-order management.
• Coordinate construction, vendor, and project execution efforts.
• Develop and review automation layouts and engineering documentation.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Outlook

CAD

Job description

• Material handling systems

We're seeking a Project Engineer to lead high-impact automation and systems integration projects supporting fulfillment, distribution, and manufacturing operations. In this role, you'll partner with customers, equipment vendors, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver innovative automation solutions while managing project execution, budgets, schedules, and installation activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys traveling, working directly with cutting-edge automation technologies, and seeing projects come to life from design through startup.

What You'll Do

• Lead technology and systems integration projects from planning through implementation.


• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables to ensure successful project outcomes.


• Collaborate directly with customers, equipment suppliers, contractors, and integration partners.


• Support the design and implementation of automated material handling, packaging, and manufacturing systems.


• Oversee equipment installation, commissioning, startup activities, and change-order management.


• Coordinate construction management, vendor management, and project execution efforts.


• Develop and review automation layouts, equipment plans, and engineering documentation.


• Serve as a technical leader for complex industrial engineering and automation projects.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field.


• 4+ years of experience in:


• Project Engineering


• Process Engineering


• Project Management


• Manufacturing Engineering


• Similar technical project leadership roles


• Experience managing automation project budgets ranging from $500K to $50M.


• Demonstrated success leading large-scale industrial engineering projects.


• Experience designing and/or implementing integrated automation solutions, including:


• Material handling systems


• Automated fulfillment systems


• High-speed packaging lines


• Manufacturing production lines


• Highly proficient with:


• Microsoft Excel


• Microsoft Project


• Microsoft Outlook


• Strong CAD experience with the ability to independently develop automation and facility layouts.

Preferred

• Experience with throughput qualification (TQ).


• Experience supporting fulfillment centers, distribution centers, warehouse automation, or manufacturing automation projects.


• Experience working with conveyors, robotics, sortation systems, ASRS, packaging systems, or other automated material handling technologies.

Why Join Us?

• Travel across the United States supporting exciting automation projects.


• Gain exposure to leading fulfillment and distribution technologies.


• Work directly with customers and industry-leading equipment vendors.


• Build a strong internal and external professional network.


• See projects through the full lifecycle, from initial design to operational launch.


• Make a direct impact on large-scale automation initiatives that improve operational performance.

Work Environment

This position requires up to 75% travel to customer installation sites throughout the United States.

Team members typically travel Monday morning, work onsite throughout the week, and return home Friday afternoon.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in the field, collaborating with stakeholders, and experiencing different facilities and operations across the country.

Ideal Candidate

You thrive in fast-paced project environments, have a passion for industrial automation, and enjoy balancing technical problem-solving with customer-facing project leadership. You are comfortable managing multiple stakeholders, coordinating complex installations, and delivering solutions that drive operational excellence.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Detroit, MI.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $65.00/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 remote position.

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.