FORTNA
material handling
MechanicalEngineerLPS
“Mechanical Engineer - LPS at FORTNA. Skills: mechanical engineering, conveyor systems, project management, customer specifications. Develop an understanding for the specific mechanical engineering requirements per project. Study and become familiar with the elementary system drawings”
What You'll Achieve.
timely delivery of material to fully support an installation schedule; Execute the project within the budget and hours in the contract estimate
Industry & Context.
Perform or assist in directing engineering analysis as determined by project needs in disciplines including structural, mechanical power transmission and fluid power
Some domestic travel required +/- 10%
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
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, 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
Nice to Have
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
What You'll Do.
Develop an understanding for the specific mechanical engineering requirements per project
Study and become familiar with the elementary system drawings
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
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
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
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
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Provide technical interface with customer’s project representative(s); Host and support weekly meetings with project team members and customers; Delegate and monitor tasks given to engineering team members on regular cadence; Communicate project specific information with other MHS departments including project management, purchasing, electrical engineering, field installation and fabrication department; Provide technical support for vendors, field installation personnel, and engineering subcontractors as related to inquiries; Communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and co-workers; Effectively lead and mentor a project team of 5-12 engineers and designers
Communication Scope
Communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and co-workers; Communicate project specific information with other MHS departments; Communicate status updates to engineering management on a regular cadence
Process & Methodology
Develop and maintain a mechanical engineering schedule, Execute the project within the budget and hours in the contract estimate, Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks in an effective and timely manner, organize your own work, participate in setting priorities, 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
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