Senior Mechanical Engineer – Material Handling & Conveyors

Material Handling Systems, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

FORTNA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical engineering execution of complex material handling and conveyor projects from design through installation. You will provide technical leadership, ensure compliance with customer requirements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions on schedule and within budget.

You will mentor Project Engineers, support customers and field teams, and drive engineering excellence through continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 6–10 years of material handling or conveyor systems experience.
• Experience leading medium to large engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of conveyor systems and mechanical design.
• Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving, and project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical engineering execution of medium to large material handling and conveyor projects.
• Serve as the primary mechanical engineering technical resource for customers, project teams, vendors, and field personnel.
• Review project scope, customer specifications, system designs, and contract requirements to ensure successful execution.
• Conduct system design, 3D model, and constructability reviews while resolving technical and installation issues.
• Develop and maintain engineering schedules that support project milestones and installation timelines.
• Manage mechanical engineering deliverables, change orders, material requests, and drawing releases.
• Coordinate engineering activities with Project Management, Electrical Engineering, Purchasing, Fabrication, and Field Installation.
• Mentor and support Project Engineers and designers by providing technical guidance and coaching.
• Review engineering drawings for quality, accuracy, and compliance with standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on engineering quality, customer satisfaction, and project execution.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Navisworks

BIM

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

FORTNA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical engineering execution of complex material handling and conveyor projects from design through installation. You will provide technical leadership, ensure compliance with customer requirements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions on schedule and within budget.

You will mentor Project Engineers, support customers and field teams, and drive engineering excellence through continuous