Lead Mechanical Project Engineer – Conveyors & Systems

Hy-Tek; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Tek seeks a Senior Project Engineer to drive engineering from turnover to customer implementation. You will lead teams on larger projects or run smaller ones solo, ensuring client satisfaction and sharing expertise with junior engineers.

You will mentor others, coordinate with sales and project management, and maintain high standards for drawings, calculations, and vendor accountability, with travel to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Formal training in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years’ experience in material handling or equivalent.
• Expert knowledge of conveyors, racking, and storage systems.
• Hands‑on mechanical aptitude and strong problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead medium to large projects and coordinate with engineers assisting on larger projects.
• Ensure deliverables align with scope and schedule; mentor engineers I & II.
• Review sales and installation documents for complete scope.
• Develop drawings, equipment lists, and installation support.
• Provide field installation assistance and vendor accountability.
• Travel ~35% to client sites for surveying and punch lists.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentorship

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Time management

AutoCAD

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hy-Tek seeks a Senior Project Engineer to drive engineering from turnover to customer implementation. You will lead teams on larger projects or run smaller ones solo, ensuring client satisfaction and sharing expertise with junior engineers.

You will mentor others, coordinate with sales and project management, and maintain high standards for drawings, calculations, and vendor accountability, with travel to client sites as needed.