Project Engineer

Description

• Analyzing equipment failure data to identify patterns and trends applying engineering principles to develop and implement countermeasures to prevent re-occurrence including develop/revise PM’s with proper granularity and cadence.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of equipment issues providing technical direction to maintenance and contractors as required.
• Devise PM strategies and spare parts lists asd requried.
• Conducting root cause analysis to determine the underlying cause of problems on equipment in effort to maximize equipment uptime and throughput.
• Developing and implementing new maintenance procedures and standard work for repair.
• Designing and implementing new procedures for monitoring and testing equipment.
• Research and recommend new technologies and processes that can improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Manage a variety of capital and non-capital projects as the Project Manager or Project Lead. Utilizing fundamentals of project management, i.e. scope, specification, design review, budget and WBS/Schedule governed by change management. Knowledge of FEL process a plus.
• Effectively communicate project expectations and status to team members and stakeholders in a clear and timely manner.
• Effectively contribute to achieving departmental goals and KPI’s (Uptime, MTTR, PM compliance, etc.)
• Schedule contractors and manage day-to-day activities to complete projects on time
• Implementing appropriate plans to improve profitability by maximizing efficiency to include waste, speed, delay, and raw material usage using Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Be directly involved with continuous improvement teams, which may include being facilitator of a team or group of teams.
• Incorporate safety into all aspects of the department and ensure safe working conditions during all activities associated within the manufacturing environment.
• Procurement activities including writing RFQ’s, obtaining bids, evaluating bids, making purchase recommendations and writing pruchase requisitioins.
• Design countermeasures and engineering trials; verify effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Deep experience with Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI, aka Lean Mfg Visual Daily Management, Tier 1-4 Boards);
• Deep experience with Predictive & Preventive Maintenace programs including CMMS implementations, Machine Gemba walks and Daily/Weekly PM Planning work

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 4 year degree, Electrical, Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering of Engineering Technology from ABET/EAC accredited University
• Minimum 7-10 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in leading various types of projects major equipment outages and installation of new equipment and processes directing internal and or external resources.
• Able to facilitate and complete root cause analysis (8-D, 5 why) and implement countermeasures to prevent re-occurrence.
• Strong computer skills, AutoCAD, proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access. Must be detail oriented with strong communication and analytical skills.
• 3-7+ years in Industrial Environment, Engineering & Maintenance Focus
• Preferred Experience or comparable: Metal/Materials Manufacturing, Hydraulic Presses, Plating, Rollforming, Stamping, Furnace Annealing, Plating

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Eminence, KY.

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Health, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/holiday

This is a fully onsite position in Eminence,KY.

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.