Mechanical Project Engineer

• Mechanical Design and Engineering: Develop detailed mechanical designs for automated material handling systems, conveyor lines, sortation equipment, and supporting infrastructure
• Select and specify the appropriate mechanical components, equipment, and systems to meet project requirements
• Collaborate with electrical, controls, and structural engineers to ensure a cohesive, integrated design
• Project Execution and Coordination: Develop and manage mechanical engineering project plans, schedules, and deliverables
• Coordinate with other trades to minimize conflicts and ensure efficient installation
• Maintain excellent communication with the on-site construction team to address issues and support field implementation
• Stakeholder Management and Collaboration: Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to understand requirements, balance priorities, and deliver solutions that exceed expectations
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance efficiency, and satisfy a complex set of goals
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to motivate and lead the engineering team
• Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement: Ensure the mechanical design meets all safety, regulatory, and performance standards
• Implement quality control measures to identify and resolve issues early in the design and construction phases
• Capture and apply lessons learned to improve the mechanical design and delivery process for future projects
• Translate customer drawings and specifications into a fully functional mechanical system
• Optimize a working mechanical system design within the budget in consultation with other disciplines (Electrical, Controls, Supply Chain, Installation, etc.)
• 3D modeling of systems and subsequent clash detection management
• Associated 2D customer approval and installation layout drawings
• Perform spatial analysis of clearance envelopes, egress pathways etc.
• Perform system and component level calculations (Throughput, motor power, belt pull, reactive forces to building structure, etc)
• Engineering of project custom parts needed for non-standard design applications
• Apply safety regulations and ergonomics
• Create a conveyor 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 office

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design and project management, preferably in the logistics, material handling, or construction industries
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software, project management tools, and data analysis
• Strong technical skills, creativity, and the ability to balance competing priorities
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities
• Minimum of 5 years of relative work experience
• 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)

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology
• 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
• Ability to quickly assess a situation and take appropriate action
• Strong team mentality and willingness to accept responsibility for project completion
• Must have the ability to properly prioritize work/activities
• Possess a strong ability to solve problems and research solutions
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills

Equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits