Mechanical Project Engineer: Automation & MHE Design

Vanderlande Industries GmbH; Marietta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande Industries GmbH in Marietta, GA seeks a Mechanical Project Engineer I to support a major North American parcel client program. You will convert sales drawings into a detailed mechanical system description and develop RfPs for procurement, coordinating with Electrical, Controls, and other teams.

Your role emphasizes translating concepts into compliant designs, producing 3D models and 2D drawings, conducting spatial analysis, and supporting site surveys, installation, and commissioning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or ME/ET.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience (or Associate degree in ME/ET with 8 years of related experience).
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically up to 33%, with occasional international travel opportunities.
• Ability to think conceptually at the system level and translate concepts into detailed designs.
• Ability to work effectively in an entrepreneurial environment where teamwork and collaboration are essential.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to clearly set expectations for deliverables.
• Ability to manage time-sensitive situations and prioritize effectively while maintaining attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong team mindset and willingness to take ownership of project outcomes.
• Ability to quickly assess situations and take appropriate action.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to research effective solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to drive process improvements.
• Experience with project management or leading teams.
• Experience with project planning and deliverables tracking.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD 2D and 3D.
• Experience using Autodesk suite of tools (Revit, Navisworks, Vault, BIM360, ACC).

Responsibilities

• Translate sales drawings and specifications into a fully functional mechanical system description for RfP development.
• Optimize functionality from as-sold concept into working mechanical design within budget with cross-discipline coordination.
• Develop 3D models of systems and manage clash detection.
• Produce 2D customer approval drawings and installation layouts.
• Perform spatial analysis for clearance envelopes, egress paths, and forklift aisles.
• Conduct system- and component-level checks based on vendor submissions.
• Engineer non-standard mechanical interfaces.
• Apply safety and ergonomic standards.
• Create motor manifests coordinating with electrical/controls requirements.
• Document design decisions with plans, installation docs, and site instructions.
• Travel to project sites for site surveys as needed.
• Support installation and commissioning on-site and from Marietta office.
• Maintain project docs and control using a rights-based database.

Skills

Travel up to 33%

Teamwork

Communication

Project management

Detail-oriented

Time management

Independent & collaborative

Problem-solving

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or ME/ET

Associate degree + 8 years related experience

Tools

AutoCAD 2D

AutoCAD 3D

Autodesk suite (Revit, Navisworks, Vault, BIM360, ACC)

Job description

Vanderlande Industries GmbH in Marietta, GA seeks a Mechanical Project Engineer I to support a major North American parcel client program. You will convert sales drawings into a detailed mechanical system description and develop RfPs for procurement, coordinating with Electrical, Controls, and other teams.

Your role emphasizes translating concepts into compliant designs, producing 3D models and 2D drawings, conducting spatial analysis, and supporting site surveys, installation, and commissioning