Mechanical Project Engineer II

Job Title Mechanical Project Engineer II Job Description Mechanical Project Engineer I I - Hay level 4 0     We are looking for a Mechanical Project Engineer I I that will support the North American Warehouse Solutions Team .     Vanderlande’s Warehouse Solutions Engineering Department is responsible for the design, specification, and commissioning of Material Handling Systems and Warehouse Automation systems for our customers throughout North America. You will be responsible for ensuring the design meets the customer requirements, is coordinated with other trades to minimize conflicts during installation, can be installed with efficiency, and maintain excellent communication with the site team.   Success in this role involves the ability to balance the technical requirements of the role while also having  the soft skills to collaborate with and motivate the engineering team.  It also involves working closely with  stakeholders from other disciplines and other departments to balance priorities, improve processes and  satisfy a complex set of goals.  Success will require strong technical skills, creativity, strong interpersonal  skills, drive, and passion.  A successful candidate will demonstrate a keen intuition for when to attempt  to solve problems on their own and when to enlist the help of other experienced leaders.    Key Responsibilities:     Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:     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 ( Electrical, Controls, Supply Chain, Installation, etc.)    3D modeling of systems and subsequent clash detection management    A ssociated 2D  customer approval and installation layout drawings   Perform spatial analysis of clearance envelopes, egress pathways and fork lift  vehicular aisles   Perform system and component level calculations (Throughput, motor power, belt pull, reactive forces to building structure, etc )   Engineering of project specials needed for non-standard design applications   Engineering of non-standard mechanical interfaces    Apply safety regulations and ergonomics    Specify the mechanical equipment required , including both Vanderlande manufactured and third party purchased items    Create a motor manifest with respect to electrical and controls engineering requirements    Document all engineering decisions through design plans, complete and clear installation files, and engineering instructions directed to a site supervisor and installation subcontractor    Travel to site as needed to conduct site surveys   Support the installation and commissioning both on site, and from the Marietta office    Project document control using a  rights-based  database system    Require ments :     Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology     Minimum of 2 years of relative work experience (or Associate ME/ET with 5 years related experience)   Must be willing and able to travel domestically up to 50% with occasional international opportunities    Ability to think conceptually (overall system) and translate this into a detailed system design   Ability to work in an entrepreneurial organization where cooperating with others and being a team member is natural   Strong communicator, 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     Willingness to learn     Proactive   Ability to work autonomously or in a team   Ability to work well with and motivate team members   Ability to quickly assess a situation and take appropriate action   Strong team mentality and willingness to accept responsibility for project completion ( Ownership Culture )   Must have the ability to properly prioritize work/activities   Possess a strong ability to solve problems and research solutions   Good interpersonal, verbal, and written skills   Ability to drive process improvements   Ability to use AutoCAD 2D & 3D   Ability to use Autodesk Suite of tools (Revit, Navisworks, Vault, BIM360, ACC, etc. )   Desired Qualifications:     Knowledge/Experience with OSHA 1910/29 Occupational Safety and Health Standards   Knowledge/Experience with International Building Code (IBC)   Knowledge/Experience with ANSI B11 Machine Guarding Standards   Knowledge/Experience with ASME B20.1 Safety Standards for Conveyors and Related Equipment   Knowledge/Experience with ISO 13849-1   Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.