Project Manager (Hazelwood)

Technical Project Manager

We are seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead and coordinate cross-functional efforts in support of new product design transfer and manufacturing readiness for medical devices. This role will serve as the primary driver of project execution, ensuring timely delivery of milestones, quality documentation, and effective stakeholder communication across 13 functional groups including Supply Chain, Purchasing, Warehouse, and Quality. The ideal candidate will be a degreed engineer (Mechanical, Aerospace, or related) with at least 5 years of project management experience in a regulated environment. While direct medical device experience is not required, familiarity with design control, risk management, and process validation is essential.

Responsibilities :

• Lead small and large-scale development projects including budgeting, planning, scheduling, and documentation required for design control.
• Review new product designs from R&D and provide feedback on Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
• Drive completion of First Article Inspections (FAIs) and incoming inspection checklists.
• Drive the definition, development, and implementation of new designs to support tech transfer objectives.
• Facilitate communication and alignment across 13 functional groups.
• Work with internal departments and lead small project teams to ensure work is assigned and completed according to project schedules.
• Consult with vendors to prepare specifications and deliverables.
• Generate and manage technical documentation including reports, meeting notes, change requests, and risk analyses.
• Ensure compliance with good design practices and regulatory requirements.
• Open, execute, and close Change Requests in support of Instrument Operations.
• Define and review Bill of Materials (BOMs), assembly instructions, and test procedures for manufacturing implementation.
• Mentor junior team members to enhance technical development and business acumen.
• Contribute to or lead the creation / modification of procedures to ensure product quality and mitigate risks.
• Stay current on technological advancements relevant to the role.

Essential Skills :

Additional Skills & Qualifications :

Work Environment :

This position is based onsite in Hazelwood, MO. The role offers 2 weeks of PTO, 10 paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday.

Job Type & Location :

This is a Contract position based out of Hazelwood, Missouri.

Pay and Benefits :

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $60.00 / 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 :

Workplace Type :

This is a fully onsite position in Hazelwood, MO.

Application Deadline :

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 6, 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.