Mechanical Project Engineer I

Vanderlande Industries GmbH; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation solutions provider is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer I to support the North American Distribution Team. The role involves optimizing mechanical designs and ensuring efficient installation processes while collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team are essential. This role offers travel opportunities within the U.S. and occasionally internationally.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience, or 8 years with an Associate degree.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 33% and occasionally internationally.
• Experience in project management or leading teams is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer drawings into functioning mechanical systems.
• Optimize designs ensuring efficiency and coordination.
• Travel to site as needed for surveys and support.

Skills

Strong communicator

Problem-solving abilities

Time management

Ability to work autonomously

Strong team mentality

Proactive mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Associate degree with relevant experience

Tools

AutoCAD 2D & 3D

AutoDesk Suite of tools

Job description

Mechanical Project Engineer I - Hay level 50

We are looking for a Mechanical Project Engineer I that will support the North American Distribution Team.

Vanderlande’s Distribution Engineering Department is responsible for the design, specification, and commissioning of Material Handling Systems, Warehouse Automation and Parcel Sortationsystems for our customersthroughout North America. You will be responsible for ensuring the design meets the customer requirements, is coordinated with other trades to minimize conflicts during installation, can be installed with efficiency, and maintain excellent communication with the site team.

Success in this role involves the ability to balance the technical requirements of the role while also having the soft skills to collaborate with and motivate the engineering team. It also involves working closely with stakeholders from other disciplines and other departments to balance priorities, improve processes and

satisfy a complex set of goals. Success will require strong technical skills, creativity, strong interpersonal skills, drive, and passion. A successful candidate will demonstrate a keen intuition for when to attempt to solve problems on their own and when to enlist the help of other experienced leaders.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Translate customer drawings and specifications into a fully functional mechanical system

• Optimize the functionality from as-sold to a working mechanical design within the budget in consultation with other disciplines (Electrical, Controls, Supply Chain, Installation, etc.)

• 3D modeling of systems and subsequent clash detection management

• Associated 2Dcustomer approval and installation layout drawings

• Perform spatial analysis of clearance envelopes, egress pathways andforkliftvehicular aisles

• Perform system and component level calculations (Throughput, motor power, belt pull, reactive forces to building structure, etc)

• Engineering of project specials needed for non-standard design applications

• Engineering of non-standard mechanical interfaces

• Apply safety regulations and ergonomics

• Specify the mechanical equipment required, including both Vanderlande manufactured and third party purchased items

• Create a motor manifest with respect to electrical and controls engineering requirements

• Document all engineering decisions through design plans,complete and clear installation files, and engineering instructions directed to a site supervisor and installation subcontractor

• Travel to site as needed to conduct site surveys

• Support the installation and commissioning both on site, and from the Marietta office

• Project document control using arights baseddatabase system

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology

• Minimumof 5 years ofrelative work experience(or Associate ME/ET with 8 years related experience)

• Must be willing and able to travel domestically up to 33% with occasionalinternational opportunities

• Ability to think conceptually (overall system) and translate this into a detailed system design

• Ability to work in an entrepreneurial organization where cooperating with others and being a team member is natural

• Strong communicator, able to effectively understand and set expectations for deliverables

• Able to handle time sensitive situations and quickly set the right priorities, while maintaining a firm grasp of the details

• Willingness to learn

• Proactive

• Ability to work autonomously or in a team

• Motivator and ability to work well with team members

• Ability to quickly assess a situation and take appropriate action

• Strong team mentality and willingness to accept responsibility for project completion (Ownership Culture)

• Must have the ability to properly prioritize work/activities

• Possess a strong ability to solve problems and research solutions

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills

• Ability to drive process improvements

• Experience in project management or leading teams

• Ability/Experience using Project Planning & Deliverables Tracking

• Ability to use AutoCAD 2D & 3D

• Ability to use AutoDesk Suite of tools (Revit, Navisworks, Vault, BIM360, ACC, etc)

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge/Experience with OSHA 1910/29 Occupational Safety and Health Standards

• Knowledge/Experience with International Building Code (IBC)

• Knowledge/Experience with ANSI B11 Machine Guarding Standards

• Knowledge/Experience with ASME B20.1 Safety Standards for Conveyors and Related Equipment

• Knowledge/Experience with ISO 13849-1

• Experience in Using Commercially Available Project Management Software such as MS Project or Primavera

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.