Hybrid Mechanical Project Engineer for Automotive Conveyors

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

80 hours PTO

Life and AD&D insurance

Job summary

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions in Memphis, TN is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to design and develop manufacturing conveyor lines for automotive customers. You will create and maintain engineering drawings and collaborate with internal teams to feasibility-test designs. This is a hybrid on-site role with relocation support possible.

Expect travel up to 25% for site supervision and installation. A bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or related field and 3+ years of conveyor experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in heavy-duty conveyor design.
• Experience with 3D CAD tools (AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks).
• Ability to travel up to 25–50% depending on project needs.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays for deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design and product development for manufacturing conveyors, including overhead and in-floor designs for automotive customers.
• Develop and maintain engineering drawings and blueprints; track design changes.
• Interface with customers regarding design reviews, changes, and feasibility.
• Create records of design changes and project updates for internal and customer use.
• Participate in project status meetings with internal departments and customers.
• Analyze, test, and validate tooling; support on-site installations.
• Collaborate with electrical/controls engineering teams on projects.
• Travel to customer sites to supervise control system construction and provide on-site support (~25% travel).

Skills

Reading drawings

Travel flexibility

Project collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions in Memphis, TN is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to design and develop manufacturing conveyor lines for automotive customers. You will create and maintain engineering drawings and collaborate with internal teams to feasibility-test designs. This is a hybrid on-site role with relocation support possible.

Expect travel up to 25% for site supervision and installation. A bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or related field and 3+ years of conveyor experience