Manufacturing/project Engineer

Actalent • Kingsport, TN • 2h ago

Job Title: Project Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Project Engineer to coordinate plant projects, including new lines, modifications, or redesigns. The role involves updating plant layouts, overseeing installation projects to ensure quality and timely delivery, managing third-party contractors, and ensuring safe execution of work. This position requires adherence to budgets and bidding processes, and involves analyzing technology, assessing business needs, and evaluating market trends to identify and procure equipment that aligns with project requirements. The Project Engineer will take ownership of all automation initiatives and collaborate with various departments to meet client project needs.

Responsibilities

Coordinate plant projects, including new lines, modifications, or redesigns.

Update plant layouts as needed.

Oversee installation projects to ensure quality and timely delivery.

Manage third-party contractors.

Ensure safe execution of work under your responsibility.

Adhere to budgets and bidding processes.

Analyze technology, assess business needs, and evaluate market trends to identify and procure equipment that aligns with project requirements.

Take ownership of all automation initiatives.

Collaborate with various departments to meet client project needs.

Manage and follow up on requests from internal teams.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

Project management

Project engineering

Installation

Equipment installation

Engineering

Project planning

Project coordination

AutoCAD

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering field, or equivalent work experience.

5+ years of direct project engineering and/or plant maintenance experience.

Leadership skills: Ability to lead and motivate project teams, delegate tasks effectively, identify new opportunities, work with discipline, prioritize, and formalize paybacks.

Industry knowledge: Familiarity with relevant industry codes, regulations, and standards.

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills; ability to identify and resolve technical issues and challenges.

Project management skills: Strong time management and analytical skills.

Excellent oral and written communication skills, judgment, ethics, integrity, and result-oriented approach; ability to explain technical concepts clearly.

Experience using Microsoft Project or equivalent and other computer-based applications (iPad, OneNote, etc.); ability to use AutoCAD.

Ability to adapt and improvise to operational changes and requirements; ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging, and consistently changing environment.

Work Environment

The work environment is fast-paced and challenging, requiring the ability to adapt and improvise to operational changes. It involves using technologies such as Microsoft Project, OneNote, and AutoCAD. The Project Engineer will work closely with various departments and manage third-party contractors, ensuring a collaborative and efficient work process. The dress code is professional, adhering to industry standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to hire position based out of Kingsport, Tennessee.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kingsport, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $105000.00/hr.

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 Kingsport,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 16, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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