Project Engineer - Mechanical
About The Position
The Project Engineer - Mechanical will be responsible for designing and engineering conveyor systems for automotive paint finishing and industrial manufacturing applications. This role involves developing complete conveyor system layouts, calculations, and engineering documentation based on customer requirements and project specifications. The engineer will also evaluate existing conveyor installations, perform engineering calculations for drives and system performance, select purchased equipment, and coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors. Key responsibilities include managing engineering deliverables, project schedules, and equipment budgets, collaborating with CAD designers and subcontract engineering resources, participating in design reviews and customer meetings, and supporting installation and commissioning activities. The role also requires identifying technical challenges and developing practical solutions.
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
- Travel approximately 10% while maintaining a strong home-office balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
