Senior Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Hiring a Project Engineer for an Aerospace company located around Norwich, NY. Positions offers full time benefits, paid time/holiday, etc. The PE will lead the Integrated Product Development Team (IPDT) to drive the successful creation of assigned products. This role involves ensuring seamless coordination of team activities and collaboration across key departments, including Electrical and Electromagnetic Design, Mechanical Design/Drafting, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality Assurance, and Marketing. The position also entails managing engineering projects for the sensor products team, with a focus on New Product Development (NPD) and advancing initiatives for temperature sensors, temperature probes, and innovative non-temperature-based sensor technologies.

Responsibilities

• Take overall ownership and accountability of assigned NPD projects from launch through production.
• Meet all project deliverables and schedule deadlines, including hardware, testing, analysis, and documentation.
• Prepare design and analysis reports and lead design reviews for assigned projects.
• Act as the primary technical customer point of contact for assigned projects.
• Review drawings and possess a strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Review all design results to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Develop and implement standard design practices from lessons learned and clarify customer technical expectations.
• Work with the Development Team to meet internal unit cost and develop cost targets.
• Define and maintain technical compliance to customer requirements.
• Write technical proposals and present technical information to customers.
• Lead cost reduction efforts and track progress.
• Resolve field issues and provide factory support.
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Act as a mentor to junior engineers and team members, offering coaching, career development advice, and technical expertise to help them grow professionally.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and skill development within the team to build a strong pipeline of future leaders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and encourage team members to adopt best practices and innovative solutions.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or high school diploma/GED with at least 7 years of Engineering experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of project or program management/engineering experience.
• Must be eligible for a US Clearance

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proven ability to influence and work seamlessly across departments within a matrix organization.
• Exceptional oral and written communication abilities for clear and effective interaction.
• Strong leadership qualities paired with excellent interpersonal skills to foster teamwork and drive results.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of internal and external customer organizations, including upper management.
• Demonstrated capability to analyze complex issues and develop effective solutions.
• Skilled in documenting, planning, marketing, and executing programs with established project management expertise.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/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 Norwich, NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 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.

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