Project Engineer

Job Title: Project Engineer

Position Summary

We are seeking a Project Engineer to support capital projects, equipment installations, facility improvements, and manufacturing process initiatives within our Franklin, IN manufacturing facility. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer with 1-3 years of manufacturing experience who has helped lead projects, support equipment installations, improve processes, or coordinate facility improvements. The Project Engineer will work closely with operations, maintenance, quality, and external contractors to deliver projects that improve safety, efficiency, and production performance.

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Key Responsibilities

- Support and manage manufacturing and facility-related projects from planning through completion.
- Coordinate equipment installations, upgrades, and process improvements within the plant.
- Assist with project budgeting, scheduling, contractor coordination, and capital expenditure planning.
- Partner with operations and maintenance teams to troubleshoot manufacturing issues and improve equipment reliability.
- Work with contractors, vendors, and suppliers to execute projects safely and efficiently.
- Support improvements to plant utilities and infrastructure, including electrical, HVAC, compressed air, chilled water, and other building systems.
- Participate in facility expansion and plant improvement initiatives.
- Review drawings, layouts, and project documentation to ensure successful project execution.
- Assist with commissioning, startup, and validation of new equipment and systems.
- Help identify opportunities for continuous improvement, cost reduction, and process optimization.
- Maintain project schedules, budgets, and supporting documentation.
- Ensure projects comply with safety, environmental, and company standards.

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Qualifications

Required

- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience supporting engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, or facility-related projects.
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes and industrial equipment.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work across operations, maintenance, quality, and leadership teams.

Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Franklin, IN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.87 - $44.23/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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Franklin, IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Franklin,IN. 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 [email protected] 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.