Senior Mechanical Project Engineer
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