Mechanical Project Engineer I

Vanderlande•Marietta, GA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Vanderlande is seeking a passionate and ambitious Mechanical Project Engineer I to support the North American Engineering Airport Department. This role is crucial for ensuring the design, specification, and commissioning of Baggage Handling Systems meet customer requirements, coordinate with other trades, and facilitate efficient installation. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical expertise and soft skills to collaborate effectively with the engineering team and stakeholders from other disciplines. Success requires strong technical skills, creativity, excellent interpersonal skills, drive, and passion, with the ability to discern when to solve problems independently and when to seek assistance from experienced leaders. Vanderlande is a global market leader in logistics process automation, with solutions supporting operations at over 600 airports and major players in the parcel and warehousing sectors.

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 25% with 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, BIM360, ACC, etc)

Nice To Haves

Design experience in the Material Handling industry
Airport experience preferred
Knowledge of ASME and OSHA regulations

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