Vanderlande’s Engineering Department is responsible for the design, specification and commissioning of Material Handling Systems for our customers. The projects are material handling systems at airports (BHS-Baggage Handling systems), Warehouses, and Parcel & Postal (WPP-systems) in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This position is specifically for a Mechanical Project Engineer for Airports (BHS – Baggage Handling Systems). The Mechanical Project Engineer is responsible for the translation and optimization of functionality sold to a working mechanical design within the budget in consultation with other disciplines.
Responsibilities & Tasks:
- Serve as a Senior Mechanical Engineer on medium to large and complex material handling projects
- Work with a project lead to evaluate project planning/schedule of all engineering tasks required to complete a project and evaluate resource needs and required durations
- Mentor project resources to ensure tasks are completed on time, within budget, and with a high level of quality
- Coordinate / lead / coach / train Engineers
- Focus on process improvements (multi-disciplinary)
- Work in concert with other departments; controls engineering, supply chain, project management, site management, etc. to ensure complete system design and functionality is achieved
- 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 (Controls, Supply Chain, Installation, etc.)
- 3D modeling of systems and associated 2D layout drawings in conjunction with the Layout Engineers
- Perform spatial analysis of clearance envelopes, egress pathways and fork truck vehicular aisles
- Apply safety regulations and ergonomics
- Create a motor manifest with respect to electrical and controls engineering requirements
- Calculate system component loads and translate reactive forces to the building structure
- Document all engineering decisions through design plans, complete and clear installation files, and engineering instructions directed to a site supervisor and installation subcontractor
- Support the installation and commissioning both on site, and from the Marietta office
- Control project documentation using a rights-based database system
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar industry experience
- 10 or more years of experience working with a team of engineers for the realization and execution of a project – ideally in material handling markets, but other construction type projects could be applicable (building construction, plant redesigns, piping or refinery projects, etc…)
- Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D, with 3D proficiency is a plus
- Capable of supporting multiple projects in the engineering and installation phase
- Able to manage conflicts and relationships within project team as well as with other disciplines
Knowledge-Skills-Abilities:
- Able to advise and coordinate a project team with Layout Engineers and Mechanical Project Engineers.
- System and concept thinker and can translate this into a detail system design
- Able to guide Project Manager from the Mechanical Engineering standpoint
- Strong communicator who is 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
- Sufficient experience working with other operational departments to integrate mechanical engineering efforts into coordinated project success
- Must be willing and able to travel domestically and internationally