Senior Project Engineer

Actalent; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D)

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation & Sick Leave

Onsite role in Woburn

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in Woburn, MA to lead mechanical design of pumping and cooling systems. You will guide NPD teams, coordinate multi-disciplinary work, and ensure timely delivery of robust, cost-effective solutions.

Ideal candidate has 10+ years in pumping/cooling system design, strong leadership, and experience with PLM/MRP. Onsite role in a dynamic manufacturing environment supporting data center growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or equivalent.
• 10+ years hands-on experience in designing mechanical pumping and cooling systems.
• 3+ years leading new product development teams.
• Experience with PLM and MRP software.
• Strong problem-solving and risk analysis skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product development teams focusing on mechanical pumping and cooling systems with heat exchangers and fans.
• Coordinate engineering activities and project execution to ensure timely delivery of technical deliverables.
• Drive project timelines and manage technical risks to achieve high-quality, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.
• Provide technical mentoring to junior engineers and support their growth.
• Utilize PLM and MRP tools to optimize project workflows.
• Conduct system testing and debugging to enhance product performance and reliability.
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to align goals.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical design

Pumping systems design

Cooling systems design

PLM

MRP

Manufacturing processes

Risk analysis

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Title: Senior Project Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer with a strong mechanical design background and substantial experience in mechanical pumping and cooling systems. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading technical teams and driving new product development in a manufacturing engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product development teams with a focus on mechanical pumping systems and cooling systems with heat exchangers and fans.
• Coordinate engineering activities and project execution to ensure timely delivery of technical deliverables.
• Drive project timelines and manage technical risks to achieve high-quality, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.
• Provide technical mentoring to junior engineers and support their professional growth.
• Utilize engineering tools such as PLM and MRP software to optimize project workflows.
• Conduct system testing and debugging to enhance product performance and reliability.
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to align project goals and objectives.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or similar education with significant relevant experience.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in designing mechanical pumping systems and cooling systems.
• 3+ years of experience leading new product development teams.
• Proficiency in engineering tools like PLM and MRP software.
• Solid understanding of system testing, debugging, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong technical problem-solving and risk analysis skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is desirable.
• Experience with Solidworks is advantageous.
• Familiarity with data center cooling and heat exchanger/thermal management systems.
• Experience in electromechanical systems is beneficial.
• Leadership experience in managing technical teams of 4 or more engineers.
• Broader project management exposure and new product development leadership are nice-to-haves.

Work Environment

The position is based in a manufacturing engineering environment, focused on supporting the growth of data centers. The role involves technical leadership and project management in a dynamic and expanding company.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $160000.00/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.
Company Benefits 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 Woburn,MA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 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.
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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.