Mechanical Engineering Project Lead

Description Mechanical Engineering Project Leader that provides technical leadership and direction for mechanical engineering projects from concept through completion. This role defines the overall mechanical concept and design approach, establishes priorities, assigns work, and leads designers and engineers in executing the design. The Project Leader translates customer requirements, schedules, budgets, and performance expectations into clear technical direction, while maintaining team focus, resolving technical challenges, making timely decisions, and ensuring projects remain on schedule and meet quality and performance requirements. This could be the perfect opportunity for you. Competence Strong project leadership skills with the ability to organize, direct, and maintain focus within a multidisciplinary design team.Ability to define mechanical concepts and translate customer requirements into clear design direction.Proven ability to delegate work, establish priorities, monitor progress, and hold team members accountable for commitments.Strong understanding of mechanical systems, automation equipment, and components used in custom machinery.Strong mechanical design capability with the ability to develop and execute designs independently while providing technical leadership, direction, and guidance to other designers and engineers. The Project Leader is expected to remain actively involved in hands-on design work while leading the overall project and design teamStrong organizational skills with a results-oriented approach and attention to detail.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with customers, project managers, engineers, designers, technicians, suppliers, and other stakeholders.Ability to identify potential schedule, technical, cost, and resource issues and take action before they impact the project.Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.Proficiency with SolidWorks and Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365 applications.Ability to work independently while providing effective leadership within a team environment.Willingness to travel approximately 25%, both nationally and internationally Qualifications/Experience Requirements Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electromechanics, or a related technical discipline.Minimum of 10 years of experience in designing industrial automation equipment, with extensive involvement in production equipment and manufacturing systems.Experience within the Automotive and/or Electronics industry is strongly preferred. Functions & Scope Lead the mechanical engineering and design team throughout the complete project lifecycle, from initial concept through final design and implementation.Establish the overall mechanical design direction, defining the concept, architecture, approach, and key design decisions required to meet project objectives.Translate customer requirements, specifications, budgets, and schedules into clear technical objectives and actionable direction for the design team.Break projects into manageable tasks, establish priorities, assign responsibilities, and ensure team members understand expectations and deadlines.Keep the design team focused on the highest-priority activities and proactively address distractions, roadblocks, or competing priorities that could affect project progress.Monitor team progress against project schedules and milestones, identifying delays or resource constraints early and taking corrective action.Provide technical leadership and direction without unnecessarily taking ownership of work that should be executed by the design team.Review work in progress, provide feedback, and ensure designs remain aligned with the established concept and project objectives.Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design engineers, controls engineers, purchasers, technicians, contractors, suppliers, and customers as needed.Troubleshoot and problem-solve technical challenges as they arise, maintaining project momentum and quality standards.Mentor and develop designers and engineers by providing technical guidance, coaching, and opportunities for increased responsibility.Foster a collaborative, accountable, and results-oriented project team environment.Promote and maintain the organization and work in a standardized manner according to ISO 9001. Experience Level Expert Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Alpharetta, GA. Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $145000.00/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 Alpharetta,GA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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. 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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