Project Manager
Actalent
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Job summary
Actalent, Englewood, CO, seeks a Project Manager to lead complex engineering and manufacturing initiatives from concept through validation, launch and installation. You will oversee R&D and NPD, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced setting.
You will collaborate across R&D, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and customers, applying CAD/CAM, FMEA, DFMA, and GD&T.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- 5+ years of engineering project management experience, including 2+ years in R&D.
- Experience with NPD/NPI from concept to launch.
- Experience managing scope, schedule, and budget in complex environments.
- Familiar with CAD/CAM tools and manufacturing processes.
- FMEA/DFMA/GD&T and ISO 9001 quality standards knowledge.
- Proficient with ERP systems and MS Office; Project tracking in MS Project/SharePoint.
Responsibilities
- Lead engineering project management activities including scope, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Manage R&D projects from concept through testing, validation, and launch.
- Drive NPD/NPI processes from design to manufacturing readiness and installation.
- Oversee project tracking and reporting using MS Project and ERP systems.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and customers.
- Apply advanced manufacturing principles to support high-volume, regulated environments.
- Utilize tools like FMEA, DFMA, GD&T, and CAD/CAM for design and manufacturability.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and other quality standards; plan validation and testing.
- Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and maintain project timelines.
- Coordinate global project activities and travel ~15% to support installations.
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Job description
The Project Manager leads complex engineering and manufacturing projects from concept through validation, launch, and installation in a fast-paced, advanced manufacturing environment. This role oversees R&D initiatives and new product development and introduction, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget while meeting strict quality and regulatory standards. The position requires strong technical engineering knowledge, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to manage multiple global projects simultaneously in a highly collaborative setting.
The Project Manager leads complex engineering and manufacturing projects from concept through validation, launch, and installation in a fast-paced, advanced manufacturing environment. This role oversees R&D initiatives and new product development and introduction, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget while meeting strict quality and regulatory standards. The position requires strong technical engineering knowledge, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to manage multiple global projects simultaneously in a highly collaborative setting.
- Lead engineering project management activities, including defining project scope, developing detailed schedules, managing budgets, and allocating resources effectively.
- Manage R&D projects from early concept through testing, validation, and product launch, ensuring alignment with business and customer requirements.
- Drive NPD/NPI processes, coordinating activities from design and development through manufacturing readiness and installation at customer sites.
- Oversee project tracking and reporting, using tools such as Microsoft Project and ERP systems to monitor progress, risks, and milestones.
- Collaborate closely with R&D, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, sales, and customers to ensure seamless cross-functional project execution.
- Apply advanced manufacturing principles in high-volume or regulated environments to support efficient, reliable, and repeatable production.
- Utilize technical engineering tools and methodologies such as FMEA, GD&T, DFMA, and CAD/CAM to support design, analysis, and manufacturability.
- Ensure projects comply with ISO 9001 and other relevant quality standards, emphasizing validation, testing, and continuous improvement.
- Identify project risks and issues, develop mitigation plans, and make informed decisions to keep projects on track.
- Coordinate global project activities and customer interactions, including approximately 15% travel to support installations, reviews, and onsite collaboration.
- Prepare and deliver clear project presentations and status updates to stakeholders, maintaining strong organization and documentation.
- Foster a culture of innovation, safety, and customer support throughout the project lifecycle, from product development through launch.
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field.
- 710 years of experience in advanced or regulated manufacturing environments, preferably in medical device or aerospace.
- At least 5 years of engineering project management experience, including a minimum of 2 years managing R&D projects.
- Demonstrated expertise in NPD/NPI processes, including concept development, testing, validation, and product launch.
- Strong experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, and resources in complex engineering environments.
- Knowledge of CAD/CAM tools and their application in design and manufacturing.
- Proficiency with FEA, DFMA, FMEA, and GD&T for design analysis and manufacturability.
- Experience working with ERP systems in a manufacturing or engineering context.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality standards and their application in manufacturing operations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience using SharePoint for collaboration and document management.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Project for scheduling and project tracking.
- Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, coordination, and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple global projects simultaneously, including approximately 15% travel.
- PMP certification preferred, or willingness and ability to obtain a recognized project management certification within 1 year.
- Experience in high-speed, high-volume, or highly automated manufacturing environments.
- Background in industries with strict regulatory or quality requirements, such as medical device or aerospace.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, sales, and customers.
- Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly to diverse stakeholders.
- Tuition assistance and professional development support available to encourage ongoing learning and certification.
- Experience supporting product development through testing, installation, and launch in global customer environments.
The role operates in a fast-paced, engineering-driven manufacturing environment that supports complex machinery and high-volume production. The work is highly collaborative, involving close interaction with R&D, engineering, manufacturing, sales, and global customers on a daily basis. The position is hands-on and project-focused, with involvement from product development through testing, installation, and launch at customer sites. The culture emphasizes quality, safety, innovation, and strong customer support. Team members work with modern engineering tools, ERP systems, and project management software in a setting that values technical excellence and continuous improvement. Benefits typically include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, tuition assistance, and a 401(k) plan with a competitive employer match, making this an attractive long-term opportunity in a stable and growing organization.
This is a Permanent position based out of Englewood, CO.
The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $140000.00/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.
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation & holidays
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Tuition assistance & Employee Assistance Program
This is a Permanent position based out of Englewood, CO.
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2026.
This is a fully onsite position in Englewood,CO.
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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
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.
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.
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.
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