What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer position at Actalent?
Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated Project Engineer to support a large-scale capital equipment transfer project involving the relocation of a medical device production line. This individual will play a key role in planning, coordinating, and executing activities associated with a significant equipment transfer initiative, ensuring projects are completed on schedule, within scope, and in compliance with quality and regulatory requirements. The Project Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Validation, Operations, Supply Chain, and Regulatory Affairs to manage project deliverables throughout the transfer lifecycle. This role requires strong project management skills, validation exposure, and the ability to drive progress using Agile/Scrum methodologies in a regulated medical device environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate activities associated with the transfer of manufacturing equipment and production processes between facilities.
- Develop and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure successful project execution.
- Facilitate and manage change control activities in accordance with company quality system requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to identify project risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies.
- Support all phases of equipment implementation, including commissioning, qualification, validation, and production readiness activities.
- Ensure project activities meet applicable medical device regulations, quality standards, and internal procedures.
- Drive project execution using Agile and Scrum methodologies, facilitating project meetings, status updates, and issue resolution.
- Coordinate documentation and approvals for validation protocols, reports, and associated project records.
- Monitor project performance, communicate progress to leadership, and escalate issues when necessary.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization efforts throughout the transfer project.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 3 years of project engineering or project management experience within the medical device industry.
- Experience leading and managing engineering or capital equipment projects in a regulated environment.
- Working knowledge of equipment qualification and validation activities, including commissioning, IQ/OQ/PQ, and process validation concepts.
- Experience managing or participating in change control processes.
- Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling, and execution methodologies.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple functional groups.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Experience supporting manufacturing line transfers, equipment relocations, or site transfer projects.
- Familiarity with Agile and Scrum project management methodologies.
- Experience working under FDA or other regulated medical device quality systems.
- Knowledge of risk management tools and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Certification in Project Management, Agile, or Scrum is a plus.
The role involves working in a regulated medical device environment, requiring adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements. The Project Engineer will collaborate with various departments and will utilize Agile and Scrum methodologies to manage project tasks effectively. The position demands flexibility and a proactive approach to problem-solving within a dynamic project setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Noblesville, IN.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $48.08 - $55.29/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)
This is a fully onsite position in Noblesville,IN.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 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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Salary : $48 - $55