Technical Design Engineer

FORTNA•Atlanta, GA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services. At FORTNA, we believe in fostering a workplace that isn't just a job but a movement – a collective effort to redefine success and transform challenges into opportunities. "Join the Movement" encapsulates our commitment to a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration, celebrates diversity, and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than themselves. Our Team. Our Passion. Our Approach. POSITION SUMMARY: The primary focus of this position will be to utilizing computer‐aided design software and/or drafting equipment to create 2D or 3D drawings, blueprints, schematics, and related technical renderings. The Technical Design Engineer will create detailed drawings to capture scales, processes, dimensions, topography, angles, and other pertinent engineering information utilizing knowledge of engineering principles and applicable government regulations. This role will also develop drawings from notes, sketches, existing drawings, design concepts, verbal instructions, and/or engineering specifications, as well as document updates to design and ensure that any changes are recorded and prepared in accordance with engineering change procedures. The Technical Design Engineer will also be Concept Realization face of the project, this individual will be responsible for Leading and Guiding team members for project deliverables. The TDL will attend all project meetings that include, Customer kickoff meetings, OPS Design kickoff meetings, SDW’s, Pre Sales and OPS assessment site visits.

Requirements

Two-year engineering and/or drafting degree or high school diploma with five years of relevant experience
Five years’ experience with AutoCAD or equivalent
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products, particularly Word and Excel
Proficiency in Demo 3D
Experience in standard design of relevant material handling equipment and general operational knowledge of distribution centers with a focus on automation design
Knowledge of technical feasibilities of commonly used technology
Ability to improve concept layouts with regards to achieve economic use of materials
Willingness to expand knowledge of industry best practices and latest innovations in the industry
Strong organizational, time management and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate in English at a conversational level
Able to travel occasionally both nationally and internationally
Ability to perform essential functions of the job

Nice To Haves

Experience in preparation of layout design drawings for logistic solutions
AutoCAD 2D, 3D, Inventor or equivalent design package
Demo 3D

Responsibilities

Serve as layout creation expert during the operations design phase
Provide high quality 2D and 3D drawings and support the creation of solutions with feasible layouts
Demo 3D with catalog creation, fly throughs and animations
Mark possible obstructions in layouts between building or MHE elements
Provide master layouts out of different supplier and building drawings from different sections
Preparation of the drawings in the Fortna standard based on layers and representation of the technical elements
Regular tracking of drawing tools on the market
Creation of drawings and assets for best practice solutions in 2D and 3D for a library, utilizing current design practices for material handling systems
Adhering to all Fortna and department standards and helping to improve them
Attending and documenting all required meetings
Maintaining good design notes
Attending company training as required
Travel to be at or above 35% of yearly time
Responding to and following up communications in a timely manner
Being available, approachable, and reliable
Mentor and coach team members
Deliver constructive criticism
Lead and coach team during QA reviews
Deliver technical expertise
Take ownership of project deliverables
Develop project plans and resource planning