Lead Mechanical Project Engineer - Automation Systems

Daifuku Co., Ltd.; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

401K

Flexible Spending Programs

Job summary

Daifuku Co., Ltd. is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to manage mechanical projects. This role includes supervising mechanical engineers, ensuring project timelines, and coordinating with multiple departments. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in industrial equipment design and strong communication skills.

The position requires leadership of project teams and up to 25% travel. Daifuku offers competitive benefits including health insurance, 401K, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in lead design & estimating of industrial equipment.
• Requires strong communication skills for customer/supplier contact.
• Requires minimum 5 years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages resources, schedule, budget, and deliverables of mechanical projects.
• Leads a team of 3 to 10 mechanical engineers.
• Acts as a liaison between departments and customers.

Skills

Time Management

Service Orientation

Coordination

Critical Thinking

Judgment and Decision Making

Monitoring

Verbal and Written Expression

Information Ordering

Problem Sensitivity

Active Listening

Complex Problem Solving

Inductive Reasoning

Deductive Reasoning

Education

BSME, BSCE, CSIE or equivalent technical degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)

Job description

Daifuku Co., Ltd. is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to manage mechanical projects. This role includes supervising mechanical engineers, ensuring project timelines, and coordinating with multiple departments. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in industrial equipment design and strong communication skills.

The position requires leadership of project teams and up to 25% travel. Daifuku offers competitive benefits including health insurance, 401K, and paid time off.