Mechanical Project Engineer

ControlTouch Systems; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company in Louisville is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to design and manage baggage handling systems. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in project engineering, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in CAD software. This full-time position requires excellent organizational abilities and effective communication to work with various stakeholders. Occasional field visits may be required, alongside a structured office environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project engineering or related fields.
• Proficiency in CAD software is required.
• Knowledge of conveyor systems, especially baggage handling, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and supervise projects based on customer specifications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project alignment.
• Create budgets and forecasts for projects.

Skills

Leadership and delegation skills

Reading and understanding specifications

Detail oriented

Critical thinking

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Microsoft Office

Job description

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JOB TITLE: Mechanical Project Engineer
REPORTS TO: Director, Mechanical Engineering
JOB STATUS: Full Time
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
DATE: April 2025

Job Summary
The Mechanical Project Engineer will play a critical role in the design, organization, deployment, and leadership of baggage handling systems and components. You will collaborate successfully with stakeholders including project managers, principal engineers, engineering designers and design engineers, other engineering disciplines, procurement, and field services to complete baggage handling projects successfully. You will focus on safe, high-quality output, on schedule and on budget.

Our Mechanical Project Engineer would be responsible in part for overall ownership, design, and supervision of a project, based on customer specifications and as-sold information. You would understand the system fully and make design decisions, work with the customer to ensure their needs are fully met, requisitioning all applicable materials, and lead the mechanical engineering team on a project. You will direct the creation of comprehensive, detailed installation and component level drawing packages per customer specifications and field installation team requirements.

Essential Functions

• Aid in design of custom baggage handling systems using CAD software (2D AutoCAD, 3D Inventor).
• Perform engineering calculations, such as horsepower and speeds.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as project management, procurement, field services, and other engineering disciplines to ensure mechanical engineering is aligned fully with the organization.
• Represent the company appropriately during detailed design reviews and other collaborative participation with customers and consultants.
• Work together with vendors to ensure adherence of design and quality.
• Lead a team of designers, design engineers, and lead designers.
• Track the project against schedule, scope, and budget.
• Create budgets and forecasts for both cost and hours.
• Identify potential issues, provide efficient solutions, and make decisions when required.
• Create and maintain equipment Manifests and other engineering documentation.
• Review detailed field installation drawings containing detail for customer approval and field installation ease.
• Ensure all designs comply with specifications and standards.
• Lead design reviews and other regular meetings.
• Provide support during fabrication and construction, both in office and on-site as required.

Work Environment

• Office primarily, with occasional field visits.
• Up to 20% travel may be required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• High productivity in office.
• Sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• Repetitive typing/data entry.
• Lifting up to 20 pounds.

Work Schedule

This position works in office. General office hours are M-F, 7a-4p or 8a-5p. Working hours may vary to meet project requirements.

Requirements

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent leadership and delegation skills.
• Ability to read and understand customer specifications, engineering drawings, Bills of Material, and equipment Manifests.
• Detail oriented, organized, and quality driven.
• Ability to multi-task and change focus rapidly.
• Critical thinker and problem-solver.
• Self-starting instincts and motivation to work independently.
• Capable of handling stress in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Education, Experience And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent in years of experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in conveyance, construction, or other system-level engineering functions, or relevant project engineering experience.
• Knowledge of conveyor systems, specifically baggage handling, is a plus.
• Proficiency in CAD Software (AutoCAD, Inventor, or similar).
• Experienced use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Project)
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Ability to obtain airport security clearance as needed.