Mechanical Engineer – Conveyor Systems & Project Leadership

FORTNA; Mount Washington (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

FORTNA in the United States is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer to lead design and execution for material handling projects. You will review drawings, support vendors, and coordinate with project teams to meet schedules.

The role requires 3–5 years of conveyor systems experience, a bachelor's degree in engineering, and strong CAD skills. You will mentor a team of engineers and interact with customers to ensure specifications are met.

Qualifications

• Three to Five years of material handling equipment experience, preferably conveyor systems.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience executing and supporting medium to large projects.
• Ability to read and apply customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of mechanical engineering requirements per project.
• Study and become familiar with system drawings and conveyor manifests.
• Provide technical interface with customer's project representative(s).
• Create and maintain mechanical schedules to support installation timelines.
• Release drawings for installation and fabrication; manage scope changes.
• Lead and mentor a project team of engineers and designers (5–12).
• Coordinate with project management, purchasing, and fabrication teams.
• Provide technical support to vendors and field personnel.

Skills

Schedule-driven

Detail oriented

Customer specifications

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Equivalent experience in mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Navisworks

BIM

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

FORTNA in the United States is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer to lead design and execution for material handling projects. You will review drawings, support vendors, and coordinate with project teams to meet schedules.

The role requires 3–5 years of conveyor systems experience, a bachelor's degree in engineering, and strong CAD skills. You will mentor a team of engineers and interact with customers to ensure specifications are met.