Senior Mechanical Engineer
FORTNA · Atlanta, GA · 4 days ago
EngineeringFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the mechanical engineering execution of medium to large material handling and conveyor projects.
- Serve as the primary mechanical engineering technical resource for customers, project teams, vendors, and field personnel.
- Review project scope, customer specifications, system designs, and contract requirements to ensure successful execution.
- Conduct system design, 3D models, and constructability reviews while resolving technical and installation issues.
- Develop and maintain engineering schedules that support project milestones and installation timelines.
- Manage mechanical engineering deliverables, change orders, material requests, and drawing releases.
- Cook up engineering activities with Project Management, Electrical Engineering, Purchasing, Fabrication, and Field Installation.
- Mentor and support Project Engineers and designers by providing technical guidance and coaching.
- Review engineering drawings for quality, accuracy, and compliance with standards.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on engineering quality, customer satisfaction, and project execution.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent combination of education and applicable experience.
- 6–10 years of material handling or conveyor systems engineering experience.
- Experience leading medium to large engineering projects.
- Strong knowledge of conveyor systems, mechanical design, and engineering standards.
- Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving, and project coordination skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Autodesk Inventor; experience with Navisworks, BIM, and Microsoft Project is a plus.
- Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, schedule-driven environment.