Mechanical Engineer

ABOUT LPS PROJECTS GROUP:

The Lifecycle Performance Services Projects department, established in 2018, manages the implementation of projects under the Lifecycle Performance Services (LPS) division. Our focus is on improving the efficiency of our clients' sortation and distribution centers through optimizations, additions, retrofits, and upgrades. We have expertise in various equipment including automated sorters, singulators, gappers, extendable conveyors, and transport conveyors. Our projects range from small equipment replacements to full subsystem installations. We serve a diverse range of companies in the logistics and warehouse distribution/fulfillment industries.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Mechanical Project Engineer is part of a cross discipline project team responsible for the successful and on time completion of conveyor upgrade and system integration projects. They work closely with project managers, electrical and controls engineers, installation teams, permit specialists, and various support roles.

The Mechanical Project Engineer is responsible for the successful execution of all mechanical engineering tasks on a project. These include engineering schedule, concept design, equipment manifests, equipment and material selection, creating material requisitions and securing bids in support of procurement, creation of installation drawings, field support, project documentation, and overall adherence to customer and governing agency specifications. The Mechanical Project Engineer will, in most cases, be assigned a team of either in house or subcontracted designers to support the creation of installation drawings and other various tasks. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Managing the engineering schedule

· Developing conceptual system designs

· Creating equipment manifests

· Selecting specific equipment and materials

· Procuring materials through the creation of requisitions and securing bids

· Organizing, creating, and reviewing installation drawings

· Providing engineering support on-site or over the phone

· Ensuring the completeness of all mechanical project documentation

· Adhering to customer and governing agency specifications

· Leading and managing a team of in-house or subcontracted designers to support the creation of installation drawings and other tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience required.

· (3+) years of experience in material handling equipment design for parcel or distribution and fulfillment, or (2+) years of experience leading mechanical engineering project teams.

· Willingness to travel up to 10%.

· Knowledgeable and experienced with Autodesk suite - AutoCAD, Inventor, Vault, Recap, Navisworks, and BIM.

· Passionate about the development of team members and facilitating a cohesive team environment.

· Ability to think critically, prioritize tasks, and creatively solve problems.

· Skilled with Microsoft Office Suite. – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

The base salary range for this role is $66,100 to $99,200.  This base salary range represents the low and high end of the base salary range for this position. Actual base salary offered will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and performance.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

It is the policy of FORTNA and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, FORTNA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.