Mechanical Engineer

FORTNA•Griffin, WA

7h•$66,100 - $99,200

About The Position

FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services. At FORTNA, we believe in fostering a workplace that isn't just a job but a movement – a collective effort to redefine success and transform challenges into opportunities. "Join the Movement" encapsulates our commitment to a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration, celebrates diversity, and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than themselves. Our Team. Our Passion. Our Approach. ABOUT LPS PROJECTS GROUP : The Lifecycle Performance Services Projects department, established in 2018, manages the implementation of projects under the Lifecycle Performance Services (LPS) division. Our focus is on improving the efficiency of our clients' sortation and distribution centers through optimizations, additions, retrofits, and upgrades. We have expertise in various equipment including automated sorters, singulators, gappers, extendable conveyors, and transport conveyors. Our projects range from small equipment replacements to full subsystem installations. We serve a diverse range of companies in the logistics and warehouse distribution/fulfillment industries. JOB SUMMARY: The Mechanical Project Engineer is part of a cross discipline project team responsible for the successful and on time completion of conveyor upgrade and system integration projects. They work closely with project managers, electrical and controls engineers, installation teams, permit specialists, and various support roles. The Mechanical Project Engineer is responsible for the successful execution of all mechanical engineering tasks on a project. These include engineering schedule, concept design, equipment manifests, equipment and material selection, creating material requisitions and securing bids in support of procurement, creation of installation drawings, field support, project documentation, and overall adherence to customer and governing agency specifications. The Mechanical Project Engineer will, in most cases, be assigned a team of either in house or subcontracted designers to support the creation of installation drawings and other various tasks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience required.
(3+) years of experience in material handling equipment design for parcel or distribution and fulfillment, or (2+) years of experience leading mechanical engineering project teams.
Willingness to travel up to 10%.
Knowledgeable and experienced with Autodesk suite - AutoCAD, Inventor, Vault, Recap, Navisworks, and BIM.
Passionate about the development of team members and facilitating a cohesive team environment.
Ability to think critically, prioritize tasks, and creatively solve problems.
Skilled with Microsoft Office Suite. – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Responsibilities

Managing the engineering schedule
Developing conceptual system designs
Creating equipment manifests
Selecting specific equipment and materials
Procuring materials through the creation of requisitions and securing bids
Organizing, creating, and reviewing installation drawings
Providing engineering support on-site or over the phone
Ensuring the completeness of all mechanical project documentation
Adhering to customer and governing agency specifications
Leading and managing a team of in-house or subcontracted designers to support the creation of installation drawings and other tasks.