Mechanical Project Engineer (Airport)

Daifuku • Novi, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Daifuku Airport America Corporation, a subsidiary of Daifuku North America and part of Japan's Daifuku group, is the world's largest material handling company. They specialize in advanced automated material handling systems for various industries, including airports, auto plants, and warehouses. The company is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to manage the mechanical aspects of assigned projects, including resources, schedule, budget, and deliverables. This role involves leading a team of mechanical engineers responsible for creating layout drawings, equipment designs, and coordinating fabrication, operation, and installation activities.

Requirements

• BSME, BSCE, CSIE or equivalent technical degree and experience.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in lead design & estimating of industrial equipment in one or more of the following fields: robotics, automation, unit handling, chain conveyor systems, electrified monorails, design or castings & forgings & manufacturing fabrication processes.
• Strong communication skills for customer/supplier contact.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience handling multiple projects.
• Knowledge of & experience using CAE equipment.
• Ability to maneuver through an industrial conveyor system requiring climbing access ladders, negotiating screen guards and lifting and/or carrying objects up to 40 lbs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook) and Adobe Systems.
• Knowledge of the English language, including structure, content, meaning, spelling, composition, and grammar.

Responsibilities

• Manages the mechanical portion of assigned projects, including resources, schedule, budget, and deliverables.
• Leads a team of three (3) to ten (10) mechanical engineers.
• Directs and coordinates activities involved in fabrication, operation, and installation.
• Plans and conducts engineering projects.
• Acts as a liaison between other departments, divisions, companies, and customers.
• Works to achieve overall objectives at a minimum cost.
• Estimates employee needs and schedules work to meet completion dates and technical specifications.
• Documents changes to the scope of work.
• Ensures contract documents and specifications are followed.
• Assists sales in generating new projects, including estimating new project work.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Excellent medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid vacation time
• Paid sick time
• Paid holidays
• 401K
• Flexible Spending Programs

What This Job Offers

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