Project Engineer

Project Engineer (Hands‑On Design + Plant Projects)

Location:

Springfield, MO Schedule:

Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM (flexible as needed)

Pay:

$50 - $60/hr + We are seeking an experienced, hands‑on Project Engineer to support capital and process improvement projects at a manufacturing facility in Springfield, MO. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys full ownership of projects from concept through installation and closeout, rather than simply managing timelines or vendors. This is a highly visible, on‑site role within a small engineering organization where you'll work closely with operations, contractors, and site leadership to execute meaningful facility improvements. What You'll Be Working On The facility manufactures dry and liquid ingredient systems used by large consumer product manufacturers.

Equipment and processes include:

+ Large processing and packaging equipment + Spray drying systems + Material handling, piping, and utility systems + Post‑processing and coating operations + Projects are typically $200K+ in value and focused on improving safety, reliability, compliance, and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities You will independently manage multiple projects at once, including: + Scoping and defining capital and process improvement projects + Developing project plans, requirements, and schedules + Creating engineering documentation, drawings, and specifications + Performing hands‑on mechanical design work using SolidWorks + Issuing work to contractors and managing purchase orders + Overseeing on‑site construction, installation, and integration + Being present on the production floor during active project work + Managing project closeout, verification, documentation, and handoff Example Project A recent project included a spray dryer fire suppression system upgrade, involving: + Evaluating system design and pumping requirements + Integrating control valves and safety components + Designing sanitary piping to protect product integrity + Coordinating contractors and internal teams through installation Required Qualifications + Strong experience in plant, facilities, or manufacturing engineering + Proven ability to run projects independently from start to finish + Hands‑on design experience (not just oversight or coordination) + Solid experience managing contractors and on‑site work + Comfortable working in a structured organization with formal approvals Preferred Experience (Nice to Have) + Food, consumer goods, chemical, or industrial manufacturing experience + Mechanical engineering focus + SolidWorks proficiency Soft Skills That Matter + Highly organized and detail‑oriented + Patient and effective in a lower‑urgency, stability‑focused environment + Clear communicator who thinks projects through end‑to‑end + Dependable, accountable, and self‑directed + Engaged and hands‑on — someone who shows up and owns their work + Why This Role Is Attractive + High level of ownership and autonomy + Minimal bureaucracy and organizational layers + Direct exposure to decision‑makers + Opportunity to make real, visible improvements to the facility + Competitive hourly rate for a hands‑on engineering role Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Springfield, MO. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/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 Springfield,MO.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 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 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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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