Mechanical Project Engineer II

Key Responsibilities

• Translate customer drawings and specifications into a fully functional mechanical system
• Optimize the functionality from as-sold to a working mechanical design within the budget in consultation with other disciplines (Electrical, Controls, Supply Chain, Installation, etc.)
• 3D modeling of systems and subsequent clash detection management
• Associated 2D customer approval and installation layout drawings
• Perform spatial analysis of clearance envelopes, egress pathways and forklift vehicular aisles
• System and component level calculations (Throughput, motor power, belt pull, reactive forces to building structure, etc)
• Engineering of project specials needed for non-standard design applications
• Engineering of non-standard mechanical interfaces
• Apply safety regulations and ergonomics
• Specify the mechanical equipment required, including both Vanderlande manufactured and third party purchased items
• Create a motor manifest with respect to electrical and controls engineering requirements
• Document all engineering decisions through design plans, complete and clear installation files, and engineering instructions directed to a site supervisor and installation subcontractor
• Travel to site as needed to conduct site surveys
• Support the installation and commissioning both on site, and from the Marietta office
• Project document control using a rights-based database system

  Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology
  • Minimum of 2 years of relative work experience (or Associate ME/ET with 5 years related experience)
  • Must be willing and able to travel domestically up to 50% with occasional international opportunities
  • Ability to think conceptually (overall system) and translate this into a detailed system design
  • Able to work in an entrepreneurial organization where cooperating with others and being a team member is natural
  • Strong communicator, able to effectively understand and set expectations for deliverables
  • Able to handle time sensitive situations and quickly set the right priorities, while maintaining a firm grasp of the details
  • Willingness to learn Proactive
  • Ability to work autonomously or in a team
  • Ability to work well with and motivate team members
  • Willingness to accept responsibility for project completion (Ownership Culture)
  • Must have the ability to properly prioritize work/activities
  • Strong problem solver and good research skills
  • Good interpersonal, verbal, and written skills
  • Ability to drive process improvements
  • Ability to use AutoCAD 2D & 3D
  • Ability to use Autodesk Suite of tools (Revit, Navisworks, Vault, BIM360, ACC, etc.)