Project Engineer - Conveyor
About The Position
This role involves designing and engineering conveyor systems for automotive paint finishing and industrial manufacturing applications. The Project Engineer will develop complete conveyor system layouts, calculations, and engineering documentation based on customer requirements and project specifications. Responsibilities include evaluating existing conveyor installations, performing engineering calculations for drives and system performance, selecting purchased equipment, and managing engineering deliverables, schedules, and budgets. The role also requires collaboration with CAD designers and subcontract engineering resources, participation in design reviews and customer meetings, and support for installation and commissioning activities. Identifying and solving technical challenges is a key aspect of the position.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- 3+ years of experience designing conveyor or material handling systems
- Knowledge of skid, pendulum, and overhead power & free conveyor systems
- Understanding of conveyor drive calculations, production rate calculations, and conveyor safety standards
- Ability to interpret conveyor layouts, schematics, and mechanical drawings
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar design software
- Strong project coordination, organization, and communication skills
- Experience working directly with customers, suppliers, contractors, and cross-functional engineering teams
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of conveyor controls
- SAP experience
Responsibilities
- Design and engineer conveyor systems for automotive paint finishing and industrial manufacturing applications
- Develop complete conveyor system layouts, calculations, and engineering documentation from customer requirements and project specifications
- Evaluate existing conveyor installations and recommend improvements or modifications
- Perform engineering calculations related to conveyor drives, production rates, and system performance
- Select purchased equipment and support supplier and subcontractor coordination
- Manage engineering deliverables, project schedules, and equipment budgets
- Collaborate with CAD designers and subcontract engineering resources to ensure project success
- Participate in design reviews, customer meetings, and technical discussions
- Support installation, startup, commissioning, and field verification activities as needed
- Identify technical challenges and develop practical, cost-effective solutions
Benefits
- Strong home-office balance
- Travel approximately 20%
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
