Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

Project Engineer

Want to manage real projects instead of sitting behind a desk?

We're partnering with a growing specialty manufacturer that produces high-purity materials used in the pharmaceutical, biotech, nutrition, food, and life sciences industries. Their products are used in applications where quality, consistency, and regulatory compliance are critical. Due to continued growth and facility expansion, they're looking for a Project Engineer to join a tight-knit engineering team focused on improving and expanding manufacturing operations.

Projects range from small facility improvements to multi-million-dollar production line upgrades.

This is not a desk job. You'll spend about 50% of your time in the plant, working directly with maintenance, operations, electricians, welders, pipe fitters, and engineering teams to make projects happen in real time.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Join a small, highly visible team driving the future of a growing manufacturing operation

Manage projects ranging from facility improvements to new production lines and major capital investments

Work directly with skilled trades, maintenance, operations, and leadership teams

Gain exposure to utilities, piping systems, facility infrastructure, and manufacturing expansions

Be involved in projects from concept through startup and execution

Contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term growth potential

Collaborative, people-focused culture with strong work-life flexibility

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage multiple engineering and facility projects simultaneously
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and timelines
• Coordinate with maintenance, operations, quality, and engineering teams
• Support facility and production line upgrades
• Work directly with electricians, welders, pipe fitters, and other skilled trades
• Oversee utility-related projects involving water, compressed air, steam, HVAC, and piping systems
• Review and modify engineering drawings using AutoCAD and Revit
• Manage engineering changes and project adjustments as business needs evolve
• Support equipment installations, startup activities, and construction coordination

What They're Looking For

Required

• 1+ years of Project Engineering or Project Management experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working with maintenance teams, skilled trades, contractors, or plant operations
• Ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities
• Basic AutoCAD experience
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred

• Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering degree
• Utilities experience (water, steam, chilled water, compressed air, HVAC, piping systems)
• Manufacturing expansion, facility upgrade, or capital project experience
• Revit experience
• GMP, Food, Pharmaceutical, Chemical, or Consumer Products manufacturing experience

Who Thrives Here?

People who enjoy being on the manufacturing floor, solving problems, coordinating projects, and working directly with skilled trades teams. If you like seeing your work come to life, managing impactful projects, and making real improvements to a growing operation, this role offers a unique opportunity to do exactly that.

Job Type & Location

This is a contract position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $48.08/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 Saint Louis, MO.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 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.

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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