Mechanical Project Engineer: Lead Cross-Disciplinary Builds

Automation Movers International; Flint Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Automation Movers International is seeking a Project Engineer to bridge technical execution and project management, ensuring mechanical designs and deliverables meet schedule, budget, and quality targets.

The role coordinates internal engineering teams, external resources, and suppliers, conducts risk assessments, manages change orders, and delivers regular status updates with thorough documentation for the life cycle of complex mechanical systems.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 5+ years experience in assembly/machine design.
• Proficient with NX, CATIA and FIDES.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and ASME standards including GD&T and TDPs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal mechanical engineering teams, external resources, and equipment suppliers to ensure alignment and seamless execution.
• Conduct technical reviews, risk assessments, and progress meetings, identifying potential roadblocks and developing mitigation strategies.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for mechanical issues throughout the project lifecycle and coordinate with all other engineering disciplines as required.
• Manage change orders, resolve technical discrepancies, and facilitate effective communication among all project stakeholders.
• Prepare and present regular project status updates to management and key stakeholders. Ensure proper documentation is generated and maintained for all systems.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure effective use of the Lessons Learned process through all phases of the project life-cycle.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and CAD annotations and tolerances

Skills

Engineering drawings & CAD tolerances

GD&T knowledge

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Associates Degree in Computer Drafting

5+ years experience in assembly and/or machine design

ASME standards knowledge

Tools

NX

CATIA

FIDES

Job description

Automation Movers International is seeking a Project Engineer to bridge technical execution and project management, ensuring mechanical designs and deliverables meet schedule, budget, and quality targets.

The role coordinates internal engineering teams, external resources, and suppliers, conducts risk assessments, manages change orders, and delivers regular status updates with thorough documentation for the life cycle of complex mechanical systems.