Project Engineer

Job Title: Project Engineer
Job Description
Join our dynamic R&D Lab, dedicated to creating a universal inspection method for all aerospace parts using advanced non-destructive evaluation techniques such as Eddy Current, Ultrasonic, and Borescope. You will provide technical and administrative support to the NDE engineering team, facilitating the processing and delivery of inspection tools, analyzing NDE data, and tracking inspector assignments and progress.
Responsibilities

• Coordinate inspection assignments and track the progress of inspector results.
• Request quotes from vendors and monitor their progress to meet schedule requirements.
• Verify that all requirements are met upon delivery.
• Provide technical and administrative support to the NDE engineering team.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or equivalent.
• 4-7 years of industry experience, with an internship in manufacturing required.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical engineering, project management, project engineering, and inventory management.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• SAP knowledge preferred.
• Experience in NDE, measurement/instrumentation, design, and report writing is nice to have.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.

Work Environment
This position is full-time onsite at the East Hartford campus. The team is dynamic, with constantly changing priorities. Enjoy a structured, process-driven environment with the opportunity to become a permanent employee. During the contract period, you will receive 5 days of PTO per year and 6 paid holidays. Overtime is available at 1.5x pay for all hours over 40 worked per week. This rewarding role offers a chance to solve flight safety problems and drive cutting-edge advances in the Aerospace industry.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of East Hartford, CT.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $48.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in East Hartford,CT.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 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.


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