Senior Mechanical Project Engineer

Vanderlande Industries GmbH; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global logistics provider is seeking a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer to support the North American Warehouse Solutions Team. This role involves translating customer specifications into functional designs, optimizing mechanical systems, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, at least 8 years of related experience, and strong interpersonal skills. You should be proactive and willing to travel up to 25% domestically. Experience with AutoCAD and project management software is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of relative work experience.
• Ability to think conceptually and translate into detailed design.
• Strong communicator with effective expectation setting.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer drawings into functional mechanical systems.
• Perform spatial analysis of clearance envelopes.
• Support installation and commissioning from the Marietta office.

Skills

Technical problem-solving

Team collaboration

Communication

Project management

Proactivity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD 2D & 3D

AutoDesk Suite (Revit, Navisworks, etc.)

Job description

Senior Mechanical Project Engineer - Hay level 60

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer that will support the North American Warehouse Solutions Team.

Vanderlande’s Engineering Department is responsible for the design, specification, and commissioning иң Material Handling Systems, Warehouse Automation and Parcel Sortationsystems for our customers throughout North America finishing. In this position, you will be working with an engineering project oshiment a automated warehouse or parcel sortation system. You will ­be responsible for ensuring the into meet the customer requirements, is coordinated with other 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 other experienced leaders.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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
• A associated hatua customer approval and installation layout drawings
• Perform spatial analysis of clearance envelopes, egress pathways and fork lift vehicular 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

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Minimum of 8 years of relative work experience (or Associate ME/ET with 12 years related experience)
• Must be willing and able to travel domestically up to 25% with occasional international 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
перад تت 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 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.