About the job
The Mechanical Project Engineer is a proactive and experienced professional responsible for leading engineering projects from inception to completion. This role requires strong technical, organizational, and communication skills to develop efficient material handling systems. The ideal candidate will possess a solid background in mechanical design, complemented by recent project experience in the material handling sector. The Mechanical Project Engineer will report directly to the Mechanical Engineering Manager and will collaborate daily with Sales, Project Management, Purchasing, and installation teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Sales to craft equipment proposals by offering engineering analysis and design insights.
- Support Project Managers during system commissioning and provide field support.
- Assess project requirements to plan the execution of component designs and select appropriate system components.
- Analyze manufacturing feasibility, estimate costs, and evaluate maintenance needs for various material handling systems.
- Design system layouts and specific components using 2D and 3D CAD software; products may include steel structures, sheet metal parts, mechanisms, and other Beumer products, optimizing for cost, functionality, and manufacturability.
- Draft specifications, user manuals, and document engineering designs thoroughly.
- Oversee production processes, including selecting manufacturing methods and fabrication, while assisting procurement with parts ordering and supplier choices.
- Coordinate efforts across engineering disciplines, purchasing, project management, and site integration.
- Maintain accurate records and prepare clear and concise meeting notes, correspondence, and technical reports.
- Define the technical scope of work for purchasing sub-systems or components.
- Make informed technical decisions for optimal project outcomes.
- Present technical solutions to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Lead multiple logistics projects simultaneously.
- Manage projects with budgets of up to $30 million.
Compensation Range: $102,000 - $112,000 annually. The published salary range reflects what the company reasonably expects to offer for this role. Actual compensation will not fall below the minimum stated and will depend on various factors.

