"Alerted.org

Job Description: Project Engineer

We are seeking a skilled Project Engineer to lead and manage 40 MM programs as the systems prime/sole supplier for DoD programs related to 40mm. This role involves overseeing innovative manufacturing processes and materials, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and supporting technical insertion activities.

Responsibilities

+ Research and develop new manufacturing processes and materials.

+ Analyze existing processes to identify areas for improvement.

+ Evaluate designs and plan equipment layouts for production.

+ Conduct tests to assess process efficiency.

+ Ensure safety and compliance with environmental regulations.

+ Collaborate with engineers, chemists, and production staff to maintain quality and efficiency.

+ Support ballistics testing and analyze resulting data.

+ Develop and maintain failure analysis procedures in line with company quality policies.

+ Manage project implementation and support technical insertion activities.

+ Analyze drawings and technical data to ensure compliance with customer requirements.

+ Participate in weekly Integrated Product Teams (IPT) as needed.

+ Develop cost estimates for process implementation and production.

+ Document all created and modified processes.

Essential Skills

+ Project management

+ Mechanical engineering

+ Systems engineering

+ Customer relations

+ R&D engineering experience (prototyping & testing)

+ Defense industry program experience

+ Process and quality engineering

+ Solidworks

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field

+ 5+ years of experience in the defense industry

Work Environment

Enjoy a clean work environment with a stable business outlook, as business and contracts are secured for the next five years. Expect growth of 35% in the coming year with an $800M project awarded for a cutting-edge training round. Work alongside Inspectors, Manufacturing, and the SQE team in a growth-minded company that values education with tuition reimbursement. The work schedule is a 9/80 work schedule, with four nine-hour days and an eight-hour Friday, alternating Fridays off. Travel is required 25-30% of the time, primarily to Arkansas and occasionally to other locations.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Company benefits will be shared upon initial conversation with Actalent and any related questions can be answered at this time. Thank you for expressing interest in working with Actalent.

• 401(k) matching• Dental insurance• Health insurance• Health savings account• Life insurance• Paid time off• Vision insurance• Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Janesville,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.