Mechanical Engineer - LPS

Material Handling Systems, Inc.; Mount Washington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Material Handling Systems, Inc. (MHS) seeks a mechanical engineer with 3–5 years of conveyor systems experience to support project design and installation efforts. You will review drawings, help develop project schedules, and interface with customers, vendors, and field teams.

Proficiency in AutoCAD, Inventor, Navisworks, BIM, and Microsoft Project is preferred, with travel required. A Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required and MHS supports equal employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of material handling equipment experience, preferably conveyor systems.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience with project execution and design review.

Responsibilities

• Study and understand mechanical engineering requirements per project.
• Review 3D models and drawings for accuracy.
• Provide technical interface with customer representatives and vendors.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate with engineering teams and other departments.

Skills

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Time management

Multitasking

Leadership

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Navisworks

BIM

Microsoft Project

Excel

Outlook

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 projectStudy and become familiar with the elementary system drawingsConveyor manifestsEngineering hours estimateProject contract requirements and optionsProvide technical interface with customer's project representative(s)Project scope definitionsContract change ordersCustomer specifications / standards.3D model reviewsDevelop 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 inquiriesHost and support weekly meetings with project team members and customersDelegate and monitor tasks given to engineering team members on regular cadenceMaintain project-specific requirements while applying general knowledge of conveying systems, conveying equipment and customer general specifications and standardsInterpret 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 fabricationCreate material purchase requestsRelate information regarding changes to scope of work for the project as they occur.Communicate status updates to engineering management on a regular cadenceBe 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 environmentComplete detail-oriented work producing above average resultsRead, understand, and apply customer specificationsCommunicate effectively with customers, vendors, and co-workersAbove-average interpersonal skillsAbility 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 deadlinesUnderstand and practice good time managementAbility to multi-task and work on more than one project at a single timeEffectively lead and mentor a project team of 5-12 engineers and designersExperience with Microsoft Office such as Outlook and Excel are requiredFamiliar with AutoCAD and Inventor, Navisworks, and BIM is a plusExperience with Microsoft Project is a plusExperience 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 industryExperience with executing and support medium to large projectsBachelor'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.

It is the policy of Material Handling Systems, Inc (MHS) 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. 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.