Mechanical Engineer - LPS

Responsibilities: - Develop an understanding for the specific mechanical engineering requirements per project - Study and become familiar with the elementary system drawings - Conveyor manifests - Engineering hours estimate - Project contract requirements and options - Provide technical interface with customer’s project representative(s) - Project scope definitions - Contract change orders - Customer specifications / standards. - 3D model reviews - Develop and maintain a mechanical engineering schedule that provides timely delivery of material to fully support an installation schedule. - Firm grasp of project contract documents including clarifications and exceptions. Execute the project within the budget and hours in the contract estimate. - Provide technical support for vendors, field installation personnel, and engineering subcontractors as related to inquiries - Host and support weekly meetings with project team members and customers - Delegate and monitor tasks given to engineering team members on regular cadence - Maintain project-specific requirements while applying general knowledge of conveying systems, conveying equipment and customer general specifications and standards - Interpret and ensure compliance with customer specifications. - Communicate project specific information with other MHS departments including project management, purchasing, electrical engineering, field installation and fabrication department. - Release drawings for installation and fabrication - Create material purchase requests - Relate information regarding changes to scope of work for the project as they occur. - Communicate status updates to engineering management on a regular cadence - Be cognoscente of areas for professional development, cost reduction, quality improvements and enhanced customer service. - Check drawings provided by mechanical designers for accuracy and provide feedback for corrections as needed. - Perform or assist in directing engineering analysis as determined by project needs in disciplines including structural, mechanical power transmission and fluid power. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Works well in a schedule-driven environment - Complete detail-oriented work producing above average results - Read, understand, and apply customer specifications - Communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and co-workers - Above-average interpersonal skills - Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks in an effective and timely manner, organize your own work, participate in setting priorities, and meet critical time deadlines - Understand and practice good time management - Ability to multi-task and work on more than one project at a single time - Effectively lead and mentor a project team of 5-12 engineers and designers - Experience with Microsoft Office, such as Outlook and Excel are required - Familiar with AutoCAD and Inventor, Navisworks, and BIM is a plus - Experience with Microsoft Project is a plus - Experience with power transmission equipment and steel fabrication is a plus Education and Experience: - Three to Five years of material handling equipment experience preferably within the conveyor systems industry - Experience with executing and support medium to large projects - Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in mechanical engineering and design Travel Requirements: Some domestic travel required +/- 10%. Depends on project needs and urgency 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.