Mechanical Project Engineer I

Vanderlande • Atlanta, GA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Vanderlande's Distribution Engineering Department is responsible for the design, specification, and commissioning of Material Handling Systems, Warehouse Automation and Parcel Sortation systems for customers throughout North America. The Mechanical Project Engineer I will support the North American Distribution Team, ensuring designs meet customer requirements, are coordinated with other trades to minimize installation conflicts, can be installed efficiently, and maintaining excellent communication with the site team. Success requires balancing technical requirements with soft skills for collaboration and motivation, working closely with stakeholders from other disciplines and departments to balance priorities, improve processes, and satisfy complex goals. The role demands strong technical skills, creativity, interpersonal skills, drive, and passion, with the ability to discern when to solve problems independently and when to seek help from experienced leaders.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level