Senior Project Engineer

KPI Solutions; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical)

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Travel opportunities

Training & Development

Job summary

Kuecker Pulse Integration (KPI) is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in Atlanta to deliver reliable material handling solutions that exceed customer expectations. You will own mechanical engineering scope, mentor teammates, and ensure adherence to design and safety standards.

Travel up to 25% is required as projects span multiple sites. Ideal candidates have a BS in Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years of experience with automated material handling systems, including ASRS or conveyors,

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field is required.
• 5+ years of experience in analyzing, designing, and implementing automated material handling solutions.
• Experience with ASRS, sortation, or conveyor-related systems.
• Strong Customer focus and ability to build relationships across cross-functional teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute mechanical engineering scope of assigned material handling projects.
• Mentor team members through the project process and deliverables.
• Lead efforts to ensure engineering compliance with standards for design, drafting, installation, and equipment safety.
• Report on project portfolio performance (on-time delivery, budget, quality, risks).
• Develop project execution best practices and suggest improvements.

Skills

Customer focus

Communication

Cross-functional coordination

AutoCAD

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

About Kuecker Pulse Integration (KPI)

Created in July 2021 as a result of combination of Kuecker Logistics Group, PULSE Integration and QC Software by private equity firm Ares Management, Kuecker Pulse Integration (KPI) is a systems integrator that seeks out leading technologies within the areas of material handling equipment and information systems and combines

them with proven design and operational strategies to help improve our customers’ operations. Our talented group of industry experts combine the powers of scalable material handling systems, innovative software and custom automation engineering for complete, unique solutions that help companies, across a broad spectrum of industry segments, become leaders in their industries. We are equipment agnostic, and our solutions incorporate leading technologies such as mobile robots, automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), automated guided vehicles (AGV), goods-to-person technology, sortation, and conveyor. KPI currently has approximately 200 FTEs and $150m revenue with growth expected to double in size (at a minimum) through organic and acquisitive activities

Senior Project Engineer to deliver reliable material handling solutions that exceed customer expectations.

• Own and execute mechanical engineering scope of assigned material handling projects.
• Mentor team members through the project process and deliverables.
• Lead efforts to ensure engineering team complies with standards for system design, mechanical engineering, drafting, installation, and equipment safety.
• Regularly report on project portfolio performance including but not limited to: on-time delivery, budget, quality, risks.
• Own short-term monthly forecast across assigned projects regardless of resource reporting.
• Develop project execution best practices. Recommend changes and improvements where appropriate.
• Serve as a resource for coworkers to elevate product issues if normal channels have stalled.
• Dedication to continuous learning of the application of new material handling technologies.

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• At least 5 years of experience analyzing, designing, and implementing automated material handling solutions. Knowledge of CAD design software including AutoCAD.
• Must have a strong customer focus and be able to effectively and quickly build relationships that fosters trust, respect, and confidence, while coordinating with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical details to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with ASRS, sortation, or conveyor-related systems.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Travel up to 25% in this position.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development