Project Engineer, Product Standardization
Job Description
We are seeking a Project Engineer to lead a strategic product standardization initiative within a complex engineering and manufacturing environment.This role will coordinate cross-functional efforts to simplify and standardize product offerings, translate standardized solutions into existing engineering frameworks, and develop the technical documentation and manufacturing information required to support implementation.The Project Engineer will work across Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to gather requirements, analyze existing product configurations, develop standardized solutions, establish sustainable processes, and drive projects through implementation.This is a hybrid position requiring three days onsite per week in Bloomfield, Connecticut, with two days of remote work. Approximately 5% travel is expected.Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional engineering projects focused on product simplification, rationalization, and standardization.
- Partner with Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to gather technical and business requirements.
- Analyze existing product and service configurations to identify redundancies and opportunities for standardization.
- Develop structured product rationalization frameworks that improve consistency and simplify product offerings.
- Translate product requirements into standardized engineering and manufacturing solutions.
- Develop and maintain product configuration information, engineering documentation, and supporting technical data.
- Coordinate the creation and revision of assembly and manufacturing drawings.
- Support mechanical and electromechanical product design activities involving assemblies and sheet-metal components.
- Utilize Creo and Windchill to support engineering documentation, product configuration, and change-management activities.
- Develop and maintain structured order and product data used across engineering and manufacturing workflows.
- Support integration of standardized product information into engineering and ordering systems.
- Establish governance processes and controls that help sustain product standards and manage configuration complexity.
- Develop process maps and standardized workflows to support consistent execution across functions.
- Analyze engineering and business data to identify improvement opportunities and support decision-making.
- Develop reports and visualizations using Microsoft Power BI or comparable analytics tools.
- Track project milestones, risks, dependencies, and deliverables.
- Communicate technical information, project status, risks, and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on engineering efficiency, product consistency, manufacturability, and operational performance.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating engineering projects within complex, cross-functional organizations.
- Experience supporting product standardization, product rationalization, process improvement, or related engineering initiatives.
- Ability to translate technical and business requirements into structured engineering solutions.
- Experience with process mapping and process standardization.
- Experience working with engineering data, product information, or manufacturing documentation.
- Strong data analysis skills and experience using data to support technical and business decisions.
- Experience with Microsoft Power BI or comparable business intelligence and reporting tools.
- Understanding of system-level design and cross-functional engineering processes.
- Strong project planning, organization, and execution skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, and Commercial stakeholders.
- Strong written and verbal technical communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, dependencies, and project deliverables simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or product engineering initiatives.
- Experience with Creo, Windchill, or comparable CAD and product lifecycle management systems.
- Experience supporting assembly manufacturing or sheet-metal manufacturing.
- Knowledge of engineering drawings, manufacturing documentation, and configuration management.
- Experience supporting electromechanical products or complex mechanical assemblies.
- Experience developing standardized engineering documentation and product configuration structures.
- Familiarity with product lifecycle management and engineering change processes.
- Experience supporting platform development, product architecture, or product configuration initiatives.
- Experience collaborating across geographically or functionally distributed teams.
Key Skills
- Project Engineering
- Project Management
- Product Standardization
- Product Rationalization
- Process Mapping
- Process Standardization
- Data Analytics
- Microsoft Power BI
- Creo
- Windchill
- System-Level Design
- Mechanical Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Engineering Documentation
- Configuration Management
- Cross-Functional Project Leadership
- Technical Communication
Work Environment This position operates within a collaborative engineering and manufacturing environment supporting complex products and cross-functional business initiatives.The role follows a hybrid work arrangement with three days onsite per week in Bloomfield, Connecticut and two days remote. Approximately 5% travel may be required to support project activities.The Project Engineer will interact regularly with Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams while supporting product standardization, engineering documentation, data analysis, and process improvement initiatives. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Bloomfield, CT. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Bloomfield, CT. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Bloomfield,CT.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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