Conveyor & Material Handling Project Engineer (Hybrid)

Actalent; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Atlanta, GA seeks a Mechanical Project Engineer to design and deliver material handling solutions for complex facilities, translating requirements into scalable engineering designs, developing site layouts, and coordinating with vendors. Travel up to 50% and site visits are routine.

The role requires hands-on mechanical design in manufacturing, proficiency with AutoCAD 2D and SolidWorks, and strong PM skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, industrial, electrical, or manufacturing preferred).
• 57 years of experience in manufacturing or industrial design engineering.
• Hands-on mechanical design experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Experience designing material handling equipment, including conveyor systems and related machinery.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD 2D for creating and modifying engineering drawings.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks for 3D modeling and mechanical design.
• Experience with automation, material handling systems, and material flow design.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to size equipment based on performance requirements.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Design material handling equipment to meet facility requirements.
• Translate business and operational needs into detailed engineering solutions that add capacity, retrofit inbound and production areas, or rearrange existing equipment within the facility.
• Develop site layouts and create comprehensive scopes of work for assigned projects.
• Prepare and write RFPs and support vendor selection and site activities.
• Lead engineering design from concept through detailed design and handoff to execution teams.
• Perform on-site assessments to determine whether to design new solutions or integrate add-ons.
• Apply mechanical and electromechanical design principles to equipment components.
• Determine motor sizes, conveyor speeds, and equipment specs based on product weight and throughput.
• Use AutoCAD 2D and SolidWorks to create/modify drawings and models.
• Manage projects with established PM practices to meet milestones.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and vendors to align with safety/reliability requirements.
• Support line implementations, retrofits, and equipment launches in automation/manufacturing environments.
• Document designs and decisions for execution and future reference.
• Participate in site visits (up to 50%) to validate designs and oversee implementations.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in engineering

57 years of experience in manuf./ind."

Hands-on mechanical design

Design material handling equipment

AutoCAD 2D

SolidWorks

Automation / material handling

Project management

Electromechanical components sizing

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD 2D

SolidWorks

Job description

Actalent in Atlanta, GA seeks a Mechanical Project Engineer to design and deliver material handling solutions for complex facilities, translating requirements into scalable engineering designs, developing site layouts, and coordinating with vendors. Travel up to 50% and site visits are routine.

The role requires hands-on mechanical design in manufacturing, proficiency with AutoCAD 2D and SolidWorks, and strong PM skills.