Mechanical Project Engineer I

Vanderlande•Marietta, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Mechanical Project Engineer I that will support the North American Distribution Team. Vanderlande’s Distribution Engineering Department is responsible for the design, specification, and commissioning of Material Handling Systems, Warehouse Automation and Parcel Sortation systems for our customers throughout North America. You will be responsible for ensuring the design meets the customer requirements, is coordinated with other trades 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 the help of other experienced leaders. Vanderlande is the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports and in the parcel market for leading players such as UPS and FedEx. Furthermore, they are also a leading supplier of solutions for warehousing giants, including Walmart, which seamlessly integrate innovative systems, intelligent software, and life-cycle services. At Vanderlande, they seek passionate and ambitious people capable of making a positive impact on key customer projects while developing a successful and prosperous career in a challenging and rewarding international environment. The company offers a unique culture of freedom and flexibility, encouraging personal growth and development through their Academy, and aims to exceed customer expectations in over 100 countries.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology
Minimum of 5 years of relative work experience (or Associate ME/ET with 8 years related experience)
Must be willing and able to travel domestically up to 33% 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
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.)

Nice To Haves

Knowledge/Experience with OSHA 1910/29 Occupational Safety and Health Standards
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

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
Associated 2D customer approval and installation layout drawings
Perform spatial analysis of clearance envelopes, egress pathways and forklift 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
Project document control using a rights-based database system