Conveyor & Materials Handling Project Engineer

Actalent; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

On-site + Travel

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer in Cincinnati, OH to design and deliver material handling solutions for complex manufacturing facilities. You will translate facility needs into scalable engineering designs, develop site layouts, prepare RFPs, and lead the design through to execution handoff with on-site travel up to 50%.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and hands-on mechanical design experience with AutoCAD 2D and SolidWorks, plus strong project management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably mechanical, industrial, electrical, or manufacturing engineering.
• Hands-on mechanical design experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting, beyond purely project management responsibilities.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design material handling equipment such as conveyor belts and related machinery to meet specific 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 requests for proposals (RFPs) and support the vendor selection process, including site selection activities.
• Lead engineering design efforts from concept through detailed design and handoff to execution teams.
• Perform on-site assessments of existing material handling equipment and systems to determine whether to design new solutions or integrate add-ons to current equipment.
• Apply mechanical and electromechanical design principles to equipment and machine design, including components such as bearings, shafts, motors, and conveyor systems.
• Determine appropriate motor sizes, conveyor speeds, and equipment specifications based on product weight, throughput requirements, and material flow characteristics.
• Utilize AutoCAD 2D and SolidWorks to create and modify detailed engineering drawings and models for equipment and systems.
• Manage projects using established project management practices, ensuring milestones and deadlines are met according to key performance indicators.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and facility stakeholders to align designs with operational, safety, and reliability requirements.
• Support line implementations, retrofits, and equipment launches, particularly in automation or manufacturing environments.
• Document designs, changes, and engineering decisions clearly for use by execution teams and for future reference.
• Participate in regular site visits (up to 50% travel) to gather requirements, validate designs, and oversee aspects of implementation as needed.
• Adhere to engineering standards, best practices, and facility guidelines while continuously seeking opportunities to improve system performance and material flow.

Skills

Mechanical design

AutoCAD 2D

SolidWorks

Project management

Conveyor systems

Material handling equipment

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD 2D

SolidWorks

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer in Cincinnati, OH to design and deliver material handling solutions for complex manufacturing facilities. You will translate facility needs into scalable engineering designs, develop site layouts, prepare RFPs, and lead the design through to execution handoff with on-site travel up to 50%.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and hands-on mechanical design experience with AutoCAD 2D and SolidWorks, plus strong project management