Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Project Engineer

Job Description

This role leads capital engineering projects, facility improvements, equipment installations, utility projects, and validation activities within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The Senior Project Engineer owns projects from concept through completion, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, compliant, and efficient solutions while maintaining strict adherence to FDA regulations and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). This is a contract-to-hire opportunity within a growing organization that offers billable holiday time, paid time off, and significant room for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital engineering projects from initial concept through detailed design, execution, and successful completion.
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets for CAPEX initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Coordinate and oversee contractors, vendors, and consultants, including contractor/vendor management and RFP or bid package development when needed.
• Plan and execute facility upgrades, construction activities, and utility system improvements in a medical manufacturing environment.
• Manage equipment installation projects, including commissioning, equipment qualification, and integration into existing operations.
• Support and lead validation activities, including IQ, OQ, and PQ, commissioning, and preparation of validation documentation.
• Ensure all projects comply with cGMP, FDA regulations, and internal quality standards throughout design, execution, and handover.
• Partner closely with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Leadership teams to align project deliverables with manufacturing and business needs.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including change controls, deviations, SOPs, and CAPA-related activities where applicable.
• Perform CAPEX budgeting and cost estimation, track project costs, and report on financial performance against budget.
• Identify and implement opportunities for Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement within facilities and equipment-related projects.
• Support pharmaceutical packaging and sterile manufacturing projects when applicable, ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.

Essential Skills

• Experience in FDA-regulated manufacturing with a strong understanding of cGMP requirements.
• At least 4 years of Project Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience leading engineering projects from conception through implementation and completion.
• Hands-on capital project management experience, including budgeting, scheduling, scope development, and execution.
• Demonstrated experience with validation activities, including IQ, OQ, PQ, commissioning, and equipment qualification.
• Experience managing construction, facility upgrades, utility systems, and equipment installation projects.
• Strong contractor and vendor management skills, including coordination of external resources and services.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, or a related discipline).

Work Environment

The role is based in a medical manufacturing environment that operates under strict pharmaceutical GMP and FDA-compliant standards. You will work closely with operations, quality, engineering, and leadership teams in a facility that supports pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, life sciences, sterile manufacturing, and contract manufacturing activities. The environment is highly regulated, process-driven, and safety-focused, with an emphasis on documentation, validation, and continuous improvement. Standard engineering tools and project management practices are used to plan and execute capital projects, facility upgrades, construction, and equipment installations. The position is structured as contract-to-hire and offers billable holiday time, paid time off, and growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding organization.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Clinton, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.08 - $57.69/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 Clinton,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 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.

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