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Responsibilities:
Develop an understanding for the specific mechanical engineering requirements per project
Study and become familiar with the elementary system drawings
Conveyor manifests
Engineering hours estimate
Project contract requirements and options
Provide technical interface with customer’s project representative(s)
Project scope definitions
Contract change orders
Customer specifications / standards.
3D model reviews
Develop and maintain a mechanical engineering schedule that provides timely delivery of material to fully support an installation schedule.
Firm grasp of project contract documents including clarifications and exceptions. Execute the project within the budget and hours in the contract estimate.
Provide technical support for vendors, field installation personnel, and engineering subcontractors as related to inquiries
Host and support weekly meetings with project team members and customers
Delegate and monitor tasks given to engineering team members on regular cadence
Maintain project-specific requirements while applying general knowledge of conveying systems, conveying equipment and customer general specifications and standards
Interpret and ensure compliance with customer specifications.
Communicate project specific information with other MHS departments including project management, purchasing, electrical engineering, field installation and fabrication department.
Release drawings for installation and fabrication
Create material purchase requests
Relate information regarding changes to scope of work for the project as they occur.
Communicate status updates to engineering management on a regular cadence
Be cognoscente of areas for professional development, cost reduction, quality improvements and enhanced customer service.
Check drawings provided by mechanical designers for accuracy and provide feedback for corrections as needed.
Perform or assist in directing engineering analysis as determined by project needs in disciplines including structural, mechanical power transmission and fluid power.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Works well in a schedule-driven environment
Complete detail-oriented work producing above average results
Read, understand, and apply customer specifications
Communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and co-workers
Above-average interpersonal skills
Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks in an effective and timely manner, organize your own work, participate in setting priorities, and meet critical time deadlines
Understand and practice good time management
Ability to multi-task and work on more than one project at a single time
Effectively lead and mentor a project team of 5-12 engineers and designers
Experience with Microsoft Office, such as Outlook and Excel are required
Familiar with AutoCAD and Inventor, Navisworks, and BIM is a plus
Experience with Microsoft Project is a plus
Experience with power transmission equipment and steel fabrication is a plus
Education and Experience:
Three to Five years of material handling equipment experience preferably within the conveyor systems industry
Experience with executing and support medium to large projects
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in mechanical engineering and design
Travel Requirements:
Some domestic travel required /- 10%. Depends on project needs and urgency
It is the policy of Material Handling Systems, Inc (MHS) and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.
It is the policy of FORTNA and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, FORTNA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.