Project Engineer

Job Title: Project Engineer

Job Description

As a Lead Project Engineer, you will spearhead a team of engineers and technicians, guiding the direction, priorities, and execution tasks of various projects. Your role requires a solid foundation in engineering and experience in related fields such as composite structures and composite overwrapped pressure vessels. You will autonomously execute complex technical tasks and develop solutions to technical challenges. Additionally, you will be accountable for program budgets, schedules, and other project-related aspects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Integrated Product Team (IPT) in executing all tasks efficiently.
• Establish work plans based on technical requirements and anticipated outputs.
• Evaluate and define the technical approach and progress of the project.
• Oversee collaborative relationships outside the organization.
• Work with customer stakeholders to understand their program requirements.
• Communicate with customer representatives to provide project status and obtain feedback necessary to meet project objectives.
• Manage schedules to ensure project tasks are completed on time and within budget.
• Monitor project budgets and make key work plan decisions to align cost projections with funding levels.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, and Project Management departments to schedule and execute the project work plan.
• Create and maintain standard work for project management, including project kickoff efforts, labor requests, project finance reporting, weekly status updates, action item lists, invoicing projections, and program closeout efforts.
• Generate all reports and Supplier Data Requirements List (SDRLs) necessary to complete established or contracted milestones.
• Collaborate with the business development team to identify, pursue, and acquire technology transition opportunities.

Essential Skills

• Experience in composite manufacturing and composite engineering.
• Proficiency in project scheduling and managing project budgets.
• A 4-year degree in mechanical, structures, materials, or an equivalent science/engineering program.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience with composite structures, assemblies, or mechanical engineering.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to interface effectively with customer stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Desire to solve problems independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Work Environment

This role offers the opportunity to grow within the organization, either in a technical leadership path or a project management role. The work environment involves collaboration with various departments and customer stakeholders, requiring effective communication and coordination skills.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $58.00 - $68.00/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 Poway,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 13, 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.

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