Project Engineer

Project Engineer

This position is On-Site in Janesville, WI - Relocation Assistance Available!

We are seeking a skilled Project Engineer to join our team. This role involves research and development of new manufacturing processes and materials to support defense initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Research and develop new manufacturing processes and materials.
• Analyze existing processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Evaluate designs and plan layout of equipment for production.
• Conduct tests to evaluate the efficiency of processes.
• Address issues of safety and compliance with environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with engineers, chemists, and production staff to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Support ballistics testing and analyze data from testing.
• Develop and maintain failure analysis procedures consistent with company quality policies.
• Support all technical insertion activities and manage project implementation.
• Analyze all drawing and technical data specifications to assure compliance with customer requirements.
• Participate in weekly Integrated Product Teams (IPT) as required.
• Develop cost estimates for process implementation and production.
• Document all created and modified processes.

Essential Skills:

• Project management
• Mechanical engineering
• Systems engineering
• Customer relations
• Defense industry experience
• BSME degree
• Solidworks Design experience
• Product development and management experience

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of experience in the Defense industry

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $95,000.00 - $120,000.00/yr. Company benefits will be shared upon initial conversation with Actalent.

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Rolling Meadows, IL.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. 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. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.