Project Engineer
Actalent
Coordinate plant projects, manage layouts, installations, contractors, and automation initiatives.
8 days ago ago
$70,000 - $105,000
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Kingsport, TN
Onsite
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Technical consultation
Performance analysis
Physical development
Injury prevention and recuperation
Sports psychology
360° Marketing
Consultancy with clubs and sporting entities
Legal services
Sector Specialisms
Utilities
Power
Automotive
Food and Beverage
Consumer Products
Industrial Goods
Manufacturing
Mechanical Engineering
Role
What you would be doing
automation
plant projects
installation
equipment procurement
layout update
safety
- Take ownership of all automation initiatives.
- Coordinate plant projects, including new lines, modifications, or redesigns.
- Oversee installation projects to ensure quality and timely delivery.
- Manage third-party contractors.
- Collaborate with various departments to meet client project needs.
- Analyze technology, assess business needs, and evaluate market trends to identify and procure equipment that aligns with project requirements.
- Update plant layouts as needed.
- Ensure safe execution of work under your responsibility.
- Adhere to budgets and bidding processes.
- Manage and follow up on requests from internal teams.
What you bring
bachelor's
autocad
microsoft project
5+ years
leadership
problem-solving
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills; ability to identify and resolve technical issues and challenges.
- Leadership skills: Ability to lead and motivate project teams, delegate tasks effectively, identify new opportunities, work with discipline, prioritize, and formalize paybacks.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering field, or equivalent work experience.
- Project management skills: Strong time management and analytical skills.
- Ability to adapt and improvise to operational changes and requirements; ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging, and consistently changing environment.
- Industry knowledge: Familiarity with relevant industry codes, regulations, and standards.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, judgment, ethics, integrity, and result-oriented approach; ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
- 5+ years of direct project engineering and/or plant maintenance experience.
- Preferred experience in the food or pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.
- Experience using Microsoft Project or equivalent and other computer-based applications (iPad, OneNote, etc.); ability to use AutoCAD.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short and long-term disability
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
- Medical, dental & vision
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
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Company
Overview
$1.3B Annual Revenue
Revenue Figure
Generated annually through a network of technical and consulting services.
27,500+ Consultants
Consultants Network
Comprises a global network of expert professionals across industries.
- Born in July 2021 by merging Aerotek’s engineering & sciences arm with EASi, Actalent emerged as a focused engineering-and-science partner.
- Backed by Allegis Group, it drives scale and speed to market via contract, managed, and technical services.
- Headquartered in Maryland with global reach, it deploys specialized teams across North America, Europe, and APAC on Fortune 500 projects.
- Typical engagements span EV design, vaccine development, lab services, clinical research, and infrastructure systems.
- Expertise covers a wide spectrum: aerospace, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, software systems, environmental and civil engineering.
- We empower people to realize their full potential by providing opportunities to grow and learn.
- We build lasting relationships based on trust, integrity, and respect.
- We champion innovation, continuously seeking creative solutions.
- We are committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients and employees.
- We foster a collaborative environment where team members contribute to collective success.
2050
Target Year
The company has set a goal to achieve net-zero emissions by the year 2050.
- focused on reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing environmental sustainability.
- committed to making energy-efficient investments and improving operational practices for sustainability.
- focuses on reducing waste and increasing recycling in its operations.
- This company prioritizes creating an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued.
- The organization strives to increase gender diversity and empower women at all levels.
- The company regularly monitors and tracks progress on gender-related diversity goals.
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