Mechanical Project Engineer - Automotive Conveyor Systems (34302)

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

80 hours PTO

Life and AD&D insurance

Job summary

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions in Memphis, TN is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to design and develop manufacturing conveyor lines for automotive customers. You will create and maintain engineering drawings and collaborate with internal teams to feasibility-test designs. This is a hybrid on-site role with relocation support possible.

Expect travel up to 25% for site supervision and installation. A bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or related field and 3+ years of conveyor experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in heavy-duty conveyor design.
• Experience with 3D CAD tools (AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks).
• Ability to travel up to 25–50% depending on project needs.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays for deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design and product development for manufacturing conveyors, including overhead and in-floor designs for automotive customers.
• Develop and maintain engineering drawings and blueprints; track design changes.
• Interface with customers regarding design reviews, changes, and feasibility.
• Create records of design changes and project updates for internal and customer use.
• Participate in project status meetings with internal departments and customers.
• Analyze, test, and validate tooling; support on-site installations.
• Collaborate with electrical/controls engineering teams on projects.
• Travel to customer sites to supervise control system construction and provide on-site support (~25% travel).

Skills

Reading drawings

Travel flexibility

Project collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

A global automation systems engineering company in Memphis, TN is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to support their operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering or manufacturing engineering, and will have experience designing heavy-duty automotive conveyor systems for a variety of manufacturing operations (material handling, assembly, paint lines, etc.).

This is a hybrid remote/on-site, full time and direct hire position offering a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package (health/vision/dental insurance, 401k with 3% company match, employee assistance program, and more). Relocation support may be offered if required.

Mechanical Project Engineer Responsibilities:

• Design and product development for manufacturing conveyor lines, including overhead and in-floor designs, for a variety of automotive customers
• Develop and maintain engineering drawings and blueprints, tracking design developments and changes as they are added
• Interface with customers regarding design reviews, potential changes, approval, and manufacturing feasibility
• Create records of design changes and project updates for internal and customer use
• Participate in meetings regarding project status with both internal departments and outside customers
• Responsible for product analysis, testing, and validation on tooling
• Collaborate with electrical / controls engineering teams on a project basis
• Travel to customer sites facilities to supervise control system construction and installation, and provide on-site technical support for design modifications and troubleshooting (~25% travel)

Mechanical Project Engineer Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field, OR equivalent level of experience
• 3+ years' experience (including internships, co-ops, etc.) with heavy-duty conveyor design preferred
• Experience with 3D CAD (AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks)
• Ability to travel as required (typically 25 – 50%), depending on project needs
• Ability to read mechanical drawings
• Able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required for project deadlines. Comp time may be provided for weekend or holiday work.

Benefits summary:

• Complete health, dental, and vision insurance package, including Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) program
• Life and AD&D insurances
• 401k with company match (up to 3%)
• Tuition reimbursement (after one year of continuous employment)
• 80 hours of PTO

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