Mechanical Engineer - LPS

FORTNA; Lincoln (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FORTNA, located in Lincoln, Michigan, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to manage mechanical engineering projects within the conveyor systems industry. The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include leading a team of engineers, maintaining compliance with specifications, and ensuring project milestones are met. Cultural fit is essential, emphasizing teamwork, innovation, and customer focus. Travel requirements are minimal at +/- 10%. FORTNA fosters a diverse workplace empowering all individuals to contribute significantly.

Qualifications

• Experience with executing and supporting medium to large projects.
• Strong understanding of customer specifications and compliance.
• Ability to effectively manage and lead a team of engineers.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding for mechanical engineering project requirements.
• Provide technical interface with customer project representatives.
• Maintain project-specific requirements and compliance.

Skills

Detail-oriented work

Effective communication

Time management

Multi-tasking

Leadership and mentoring

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Familiarity with AutoCAD

Experience with power transmission equipment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Three to Five years of material handling equipment experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Job description

FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.

At FORTNA, we believe in fostering a workplace that isn't just a job but a movement – a collective effort to redefine success and transform challenges into opportunities. "Join the Movement" encapsulates our commitment to a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration, celebrates diversity, and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than themselves. Our Team. Our Passion. Our Approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding for the specific mechanical engineering requirements per project
• Study and become familiar with the elementary system drawings
• Conveyor manifests
• Engineering hours estimate
• Project contract requirements and options
• Provide technical interface with customer’s project representative(s)
• Project scope definitions
• Contract change orders
• Customer specifications / standards.
• 3D model reviews
• Develop and maintain a mechanical engineering schedule that provides timely delivery of material to fully support an installation schedule.
• Firm grasp of project contract documents including clarifications and exceptions. Execute the project within the budget and hours in the contract estimate.
• Provide technical support for vendors, field installation personnel, and engineering subcontractors as related to inquiries
• Host and support weekly meetings with project team members and customers
• Delegate and monitor tasks given to engineering team members on regular cadence
• Maintain project-specific requirements while applying general knowledge of conveying systems, conveying equipment and customer general specifications and standards
• Interpret and ensure compliance with customer specifications.
• Communicate project specific information with other MHS departments including project management, purchasing, electrical engineering, field installation and fabrication department.
• Release drawings for installation and fabrication
• Create material purchase requests
• Relate information regarding changes to scope of work for the project as they occur.
• Communicate status updates to engineering management on a regular cadence
• Be cognoscente of areas for professional development, cost reduction, quality improvements and enhanced customer service.
• Check drawings provided by mechanical designers for accuracy and provide feedback for corrections as needed.
• Perform or assist in directing engineering analysis as determined by project needs in disciplines including structural, mechanical power transmission and fluid power.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Works well in a schedule-driven environment
• Complete detail-oriented work producing above average results
• Read, understand, and apply customer specifications
• Communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and co-workers
• Above-average interpersonal skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks in an effective and timely manner, organize your own work, participate in setting priorities, and meet critical time deadlines
• Understand and practice good time management
• Ability to multi-task and work on more than one project at a single time
• Effectively lead and mentor a project team of 5-12 engineers and designers
• Experience with Microsoft Office, such as Outlook and Excel are required
• Familiar with AutoCAD and Inventor, Navisworks, and BIM is a plus
• Experience with Microsoft Project is a plus
• Experience with power transmission equipment and steel fabrication is a plus

Education and Experience

• Three to Five years of material handling equipment experience preferably within the conveyor systems industry
• Experience with executing and support medium to large projects
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in mechanical engineering and design

Travel Requirements

Some domestic travel required +/- 10%. Depends on project needs and urgency.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job‑related duties as requested by their supervisor.

It is the policy of FORTNA and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, FORTNA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.