Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title

Job Title

Own the delivery timeline for each assigned system build, from order receipt through configuration, manufacturing, test, and shipment — aligning engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and quality milestones into a single integrated schedule that you manage and communicate weekly.

Identify and resolve risks across engineering, operations, and supply chain that threaten on-time delivery — escalating early with a clear mitigation plan rather than waiting for the issue to become a crisis.

Serve as the primary project contact for external customers, providing status updates, managing expectations when schedules shift, and coordinating customer source inspections and ship-readiness reviews to ensure every system meets acceptance criteria before it leaves the building.

Conduct weekly Engineering Change Order (ECO) reviews with contract manufacturing partners, assessing the impact of design changes on active and upcoming builds and developing action plans that define when and how each change takes effect in production.

Track and coordinate engineering deliverables — both electrical and mechanical — against the project schedule, ensuring design milestones and documentation are complete before dependent manufacturing activities begin.

Deliver clear weekly status reports to operations leadership, covering schedule performance, open risks, resource constraints, and any customer-facing issues — giving management the visibility they need to make timely decisions.

Identify and implement process improvements that reduce cycle time, improve delivery predictability, or eliminate recurring blockers — then share those improvements with the broader project engineering team so every project benefits.

Experience managing the delivery of complex configured systems from sales order through shipment — including coordination with engineering, manufacturing operations, planning, quality, and logistics — where delays in any one function directly impact the customer delivery date.

Proficiency with project scheduling tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent) and a working understanding of SAP or a comparable enterprise resource planning (ERP) system for tracking orders, materials, and production status.

Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical system design — sufficient to read engineering drawings, interpret ECO impacts, and ask informed questions during design reviews. Familiarity with Solid Works or AutoCAD is a plus.

Must have experience in the semiconductor industry.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of New Brunswick, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $93000.00 - $117992.00/yr. We will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors when determining your pay. Medical, Dental, and Vision Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) 401(k) with Company Match Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Commuter Benefits Life and Accident Insurance Disability Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Identity Theft Remediation Emergency Travel Assistance

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in New Brunswick, NJ.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 20, 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 Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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