Project Engineer

The Davis Companies; Georgia; On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Davis Companies is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to create and verify layouts, schematics, and equipment orders for evolving material handling projects. You will plan layouts, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and support field installations while ensuring timely and accurate design delivery.

Ideal candidates have a mechanical engineering degree and 3+ years of experience, with strong analytical and communication skills and proficiency in Inventor/AutoCAD and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Create and verify layout, detail, load, and equipment orders for projects.
• Plan equipment layout and material flow to ensure efficient and safe resource use.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to develop material handling equipment.
• Direct and coordinate prototypes and field installations when required.
• Release designs to production using ERP systems and ensure alignment with customer requirements.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Analytical mindset

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SharePoint

SAP

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

MS Project

PowerPoint

OneNote

Microsoft Teams

Job description

The following job functions are not all-inclusive. The employee must perform other job-related tasks/responsibilities the supervisor requests. Job duties may change as required by the needs of the company.

• Create and verify layout, detail, load, structural drawings, schematics, and equipment orders as applicable to the project.
• Plan equipment layout, material flow, and measures to maintain efficient and safe utilization of resources and equipment on projects as assigned
• Works with other engineering disciplines in the development and application of material handling equipment and solutions as required in support of project needs. Integrates findings and concepts into design recommendations on projects assigned.
• May potentially direct and coordinate the building of prototypes. Confers with research and other engineers to clarify and resolve problems found during execution; prepares design modifications, as appropriate.
• Support Installation with instructions and drawings
• Adhere to a schedule to ensure all engineering tasks are completed on time
• Support Installation with technical expertise for field modifications.
• Creation of Engineering Process Tasks for all Projects.
• Assist with Corrective Actions for customer complaints.
• Utilize ERP Systems to release designs to production that meet customer requirements.
• Performs a variety of calculations (e.g. to compute angles, weights, dimensions, etc) and prepares detailed multi-view drawings based on engineering data and standard references.
• Accountable for all aspects of the project components from start to completion
• Transform conceptual drawings into final engineered installation drawings
• Build equipment list and issue purchase orders for project components
• Work with project management and install teams with on-site support
• Ensure robust design reviews are conducted to improve the quality of output in engineering
• Understand, diagnose, and solve real or potential design problems

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess and display Interroll’s Values at all times:
• Long-Term Thinking
• Committed to Excellence
• Always Respectful
• Passionate about Customers
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Communication (facilitation and mature communication skills to be able to communicate to all areas of the project team and client when necessary).
• Possess basic proficiency in one more or software programs including knowledge of SharePoint, SAP, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, Word, Excel, and Outlook. Solid knowledge of programs like Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Microsoft Teams.
• 3+ years of engineering experience, ideally in the material handling industry or other industrial applications.
• Analytical and mathematical mind, capable of evaluating and solving various complex problems.
• Organizational competencies and project management skills to keep projects, processes, and the sorter project team on track.
• Self-motivated attitude with the ability to multitask and thrive in a timeline-driven environment.
• Interpersonal communication skills with expertise in distilling complicated topics to a broader audience.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Excellent Problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to learn new technologies
• Ability to understand and maintain project schedules
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent technical writing skills
• Eagerness to get involved in hands-on work
• Able to effectively communicate with engineering and estimating departments, contractors, suppliers, and customers
• Able to work well independently and in a team environment
• Able to technically define problems and propose solutions
• Adaptable to change in a learning environment