Lead Project Engineer: Material Handling & Baggage Systems

Proactive Technical Limited; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking a Project Engineer in the Kansas City, MO area to lead the design and execution of automated material handling and baggage handling projects from concept through commissioning.

You will coordinate across mechanical, electrical, controls and structural teams, ensure safety and project alignment with customer expectations, and drive documentation and reviews with stakeholders. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in material handling, baggage handling systems or industrial automation.
• Experience leading engineering design on complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong understanding of conveyors, sortation, baggage handling equipment, scanners and controls integration.
• Proficiency with Inventor, AutoCAD or similar CAD software.
• Knowledge of PLC-based control systems is advantageous.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering design and technical execution of automated material handling and BHS projects from concept through installation and commissioning.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, controls and structural engineering activities to deliver fully integrated solutions.
• Prepare engineering documentation, calculations and drawings for customer approval.
• Support procurement by developing equipment specifications and reviewing vendor submittals.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve technical issues during manufacturing.
• Support FAT, SAT and commissioning activities.
• Lead design review meetings with customers and project stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance to installation and commissioning teams.
• Maintain engineering documentation, change records and quality standards across each project.

Skills

Mechanical Eng

Project Leadership

Industrial Automation

Conveyors

Baggage Handling

AutoCAD

PLC Systems

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Eng

Tools

Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Proactive Global is seeking a Project Engineer in the Kansas City, MO area to lead the design and execution of automated material handling and baggage handling projects from concept through commissioning.

You will coordinate across mechanical, electrical, controls and structural teams, ensure safety and project alignment with customer expectations, and drive documentation and reviews with stakeholders. Travel up to 10% may be required.