Mechanical Project Engineer
Brief Description
The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for supporting the development and execution of technical projects by applying systems engineering principles, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. This role involves understanding customer requirements, contributing to modeling and analysis tasks, and participating in team meetings to support project goals. The Mechanical Engineer is expected to uphold the organization’s core values through accountability, continuous learning, and commitment to quality and schedule adherence. Depending on experience, the role may also include mentoring peers, managing small projects, and recognizing when to engage specialized expertise to ensure project success.
What You'll Do
- Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout and design.
- Interpret engineering sketches, specifications, or drawings.
- Research / review customer specifications to understand requirements and ensure compliance.
- Collaborate with project team members including design engineers, project engineers and project managers and customers to ensure project requirements are met.
- Work with design team to establish an engineering design plan and schedule for the project.
- Ensure design compliance with AEGIS and customer standards.
- Research / review available as-built drawings.
- Research / review available architectural drawings.
- Travel to customer facilities to conduct site surveys and document as-built conditions.
- Utilize 3D CAD software (Revit) and/or AutoCAD to create and edit material handling system designs.
- Develop general arrangement drawings (high level equipment layouts).
- Produce mechanical installation detail drawings, including plan views, elevations, cross-sections and bills of materials.
- Specify components and materials required as per the design.
- Prepare specifications, designs, or sketches for machines, components, or materials as required.
- Check drawings and provide feedback to the design team.
- Make drawing corrections / revisions as needed to meet the project requirements.
- Report on drawing status on a regular cadence, maintaining the project schedule.
- Prepare drawing packages and transmittals for customer reviews.
- Attend trainings to enhance professional and technical knowledge.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Drafting and Design or similar technical program.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in mechanical conveyor / installation design.
- Proficient in AutoCAD and/or other 3D CAD software.
- Proficient in Windows operating system environment with working knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Excel, Outlook, etc.).
- Ability to communicate ideas clearly and effectively both in writing and verbally.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a cross-functional / multi-disciplined team.
- Ability to work within deadlines; focus and perform work accurately.
- Must be adaptable to changing priorities.
- Willingness to travel, typically 15%.
About Aegis Sortation
About Aegis Sortation: At Aegis, our purpose is clear: to create raving fans through expert innovation in intralogistics. Our team combines innovative thinking with deep industry expertise to deliver solutions for projects of all sizes, throughputs, and complexities. Aegis Sortation is a leader in the intralogistics technology and innovation space. Our expertise spans E-Commerce, Freight and Parcel, and Warehouse and Distribution. As a prime integrator, we have a team capable of conceptualizing and laying out complex systems, and completing detailed design engineering, procurement, and field installation across various project platforms. Our commitment to integrating excellence throughout the project life cycle sets us apart, delivering automation solutions to businesses ranging from local service providers to international logistics giants.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- 401k
- Paid time off
- 10 Company Holidays
- Professional development opportunities