Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Project Manager

We are seeking a highly organized and driven Project Manager to support new product development programs within a fast-growing engineering organization. This position will play a critical role coordinating cross-functional teams, managing program schedules, tracking engineering deliverables, and ensuring successful execution of complex capital equipment projects.

The ideal candidate has experience working with engineering-driven products, change management processes, BOMs, and cross-functional project coordination within a manufacturing, semiconductor, industrial equipment, or high-tech environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an innovative organization developing cutting-edge semiconductor process equipment while gaining exposure to the full product development lifecycle.

Location: Plainview, NY

Employment Type: Contract (8 Months)

Industry: Semiconductor Capital Equipment / Advanced Manufacturing

Key Responsibilities

• Program & Project Management
• Support new product development programs involving multiple engineering disciplines.
• Manage project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and action items.
• Track project progress and provide regular status updates to leadership.
• Support the full product lifecycle from concept through production release.
• Assist with engineering program budgeting and cost tracking.
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Serve as a key interface between:
• Engineering
• Marketing
• Operations
• Technology Teams
• Executive Leadership
• Coordinate communication between internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Drive alignment across teams to ensure projects remain on schedule.
• Resource & Change Management
• Support engineering resource planning activities.
• Coordinate Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and project documentation updates.
• Assist with Bill of Material (BOM) management and tracking.
• Help identify project risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Project Execution
• Drive the development, execution, and completion of complex engineering projects.
• Support procurement, manufacturing, and engineering activities throughout project execution.
• Ensure project milestones, timelines, and deliverables are clearly defined and achieved.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related field.
• Experience managing or coordinating engineering or technical projects.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Experience with:
• Project scheduling
• Change Orders / ECOs
• BOM management
• Cross-functional coordination
• Status reporting and project tracking
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office proficiency, including:
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Project

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with semiconductor equipment, capital equipment, industrial machinery, or automation systems.
• Familiarity with electro-mechanical products including:
• Motors
• Vacuum pumps
• Robotics
• Heaters
• PLC-controlled systems
• Instrumentation
• Experience with SAP, ERP, or MRP systems.
• AutoCAD or SolidWorks exposure.
• Knowledge of product development and engineering workflows.

What We're Looking For

• Strong communicator capable of working across technical and non-technical groups.
• Highly organized professional who can effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Problem-solver with strong attention to detail.
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Ability to influence and coordinate teams within a matrix organization.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Plainview, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $70.00/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 Plainview,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 10, 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 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.

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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.