Mechanical Project Engineer II

Vanderlande Industries•Atlanta, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Vanderlande is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer II to join the North American Warehouse Solutions Team. This role is crucial for the Warehouse Solutions Engineering Department, which is responsible for the design, specification, and commissioning of Material Handling Systems and Warehouse Automation systems for customers across North America. The engineer will ensure designs meet customer requirements, coordinate with other trades to prevent installation conflicts, facilitate efficient installation, and maintain strong communication with the site team. Success requires balancing technical skills with collaboration and motivation within the engineering team, as well as working closely with stakeholders from other disciplines and departments to manage priorities and achieve complex goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, creativity, interpersonal skills, drive, and passion, with an intuition for independent problem-solving and knowing when to seek help from experienced leaders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology
Minimum of 2 years of relative work experience (or Associate ME/ET with 5 years related experience)
Must be willing and able to travel domestically up to 50% 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
Ability to work well with and motivate 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
Good interpersonal, verbal, and written skills
Ability to drive process improvements
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

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 fork lift 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, 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