Mechanical Project Engineer, Senior

7 months ago

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom FORTNA Full time

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.

At FORTNA, we believe in fostering a workplace that isn't just a job but a movement – a collective effort to redefine success and transform challenges into opportunities. "Join the Movement" encapsulates our commitment to a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration, celebrates diversity, and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than themselves. Our Team. Our Passion. Our Approach. 

Responsibilities:

Develop an understanding of the specific mechanical engineering requirements per project Study and become familiar with the elementary system drawings Conveyor manifests Knowledgeable of equipment Engineering hours estimate Project contract requirements and options Provide technical interface with customer’s project representative(s) Project scope definitions 3D model reviews System level reviews Equipment and/or installation issues Contract and execute mechanical change orders Customer specifications / standards Flow rate improvements Mentor and navigate issues with less experienced Project Engineers Priorities, organization, and time management Mechanical lessons learned Mechanical equipment and installation Constructability Field issues System level design Change Orders Develop, 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 inquiries Host weekly meetings with project team members and customers Delegate and monitor tasks given to project engineers and other engineering team members on regular cadence Assist Procurement with ordering long lead items Maintain project-specific requirements while applying general knowledge of conveying systems, conveying equipment and customer general specifications and standards Help Project Engineers interpret and ensure compliance to customer specifications. Communicate project specific information with other departments 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

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Efficient in a schedule driven environment Read, understand, and apply customer specifications Communicate proficiently to customers, vendors, co-workers, and management Good interpersonal skills Above average mentorship and teaching skills Excellent time management skills Provide technical support for vendors, field installation personnel, and engineering subcontractors as related to inquiries Good industry knowledge Good knowledge of material handling equipment and operations Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects and process improvements at once Effectively lead and mentor a project team of up to 10 project engineers and designers Estimate mechanical hours and support with change orders 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

Education and Experience:

Six to ten years of material handling equipment experience preferably within the conveyor systems industry Experience with executing and supporting multiple mid to large projects Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in mechanical engineering and design

Travel Requirements:

Some international travel required +/- 15%. Depends on project needs and urgency.

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