FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.

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Responsibilities:

Develop an understanding for the specific mechanical engineering requirements per projectStudy and become familiar with the elementary system drawingsConveyor manifestsKnowledgeable of equipmentEngineering hours estimateProject contract requirements and optionsProvide technical interface with customer’s project representative(s)Project scope definitions3D model reviewsSystem level reviewsEquipment and/or installation issuesContract and execute mechanical change ordersCustomer specifications / standards.Flow rate improvementsMentor and navigate issues with less experienced Project EngineersPriorities, organization, and time managementMechanical lessons learnedMechanical equipment and installationConstructabilityField issuesSystem level designChange OrdersDevelop, maintain, and assist with creating a mechanical engineering schedule that provides timely delivery of material to fully support an installation schedule.Thorough grasp of project contract documents including clarifications and exceptions. Execute the project within the budget and hours in the contract estimate.Provide extensive technical support for Project Engineers, vendors, field installation personnel, and engineering sub-contractors as related to inquiriesSupport the PEs weekly meetings with project team members and customersDelegate and monitor tasks given to project engineers and other engineering team members on regular cadenceAssist Advanced Material Procurement with ordering long lead itemsMaintain project-specific requirements while applying general knowledge of conveying systems, conveying equipment and customer general specifications and standardsHelp Project Engineers Interpret and ensure compliance to 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 fabricationCreate material purchase requestsRelate information regarding changes to scope of work for the project as they occur.Communicate status updates to engineering management on a regular cadenceBe 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:

Efficient in a schedule driven environmentComplete detail-oriented work producing well above average resultsRead, understand, and apply customer specificationsCommunicate proficiently to customers, vendors, co-workers, and managementGood interpersonal skillsAbove average mentorship and teaching skillsExcellent time management skillsProvide technical support for vendors, field installation personnel, and engineering subcontractors as related to inquiriesGood knowledge of multiple MHS customers and systemsGood knowledge of system wide equipment and operationsAbility to multi-task and work on multiple projects and process improvements at onceEffectively lead and mentor a project team of 8-15 project engineers and designersEstimate mechanical hours and help Project Engineers navigate change ordersExperience with Microsoft Office, such as Outlook and Excel are requiredFamiliar with AutoCAD and Inventor, Navisworks, and BIM is a plusExperience with Microsoft Project is a plusExperience with power transmission equipment and steel fabrication is a plus

Education and Experience:

Six to ten years of material handling equipment experience preferably within the conveyor systems industryExperience with executing and supporting multiple mid to large projectsBachelor’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

The base salary range for this role is $87,600 to $131,300.  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.