Sr. Mechanical Systems Engineer

Job Summary:

The Systems Application Engineer-Mechanical is responsible for generating costs for material handling systems based on AutoCAD layouts and equipment lists. They will also be responsible for the overall system design, ensuring that the layout is functional and meets the customer requirements.  They will occasionally receive guidance from managers and other experienced estimating engineers.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize the existing Fortna costing toolset to generate mechanical equipment costs for new material handling systems, modifications to existing systems and change orders.
• Collaborate with internal departments as required to estimate costs for mechanical/controls engineering, mechanical/electrical installation, project management, etc.
• Estimating other project costs such as freight, permits, etc.
• Evaluate customer Request for Quote (“RFQ”) documents and ensure that our costing is inclusive of their requirements and specifications.
• Generate RFQ documentation for external material and labor suppliers.
• Generate proposal documentation in Microsoft Word and Excel formats.
• Analyze system costing in comparison to previous estimates and present the findings to executive management.
• Lead customer design review meetings
• Lead executive level meetings to review project scope and costing.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of customer specifications.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of various conveyor components such as conveyor drives, belting, sorters, etc.
• Analyze system layouts and flow rates as required to ensure proper system operation.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to generate, analyze and modify AutoCAD 2D drawings.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate, both orally and written, at all levels of the business and with customers
• Ability to perform detailed oriented work in a timely manner, ensuring deadlines are achieved.
• Ability to keep excellent records and details of documentation of the entire phase of the proposal process.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time with changing priorities.
• Ability to coordinate and lead executive level project cost review meetings, as well as customer design review meetings.
• Ability to select the proper mechanical equipment based on the application and customer specifications.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) or equivalent. Industrial or Mechanical Engineering degree is a plus.
• 5+ years’ experience in the material handling industry or related.
• Experience with 3D modeling software(s) (i.e. Demo3D, Inventor, HyCAD)
• Minimum of 1 year experience estimating project costs
• Experience with Autodesk Inventor is a plus.
• Experience in the distribution & fulfillment industry is a plus.

Other Qualifications Desired:

• Have basic working knowledge of control systems related to material handling systems.

Physical Requirements:

• General office environment with normal sitting, standing and minimal, nominal lifting.
• PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) may be required at customer locations.
• Some climbing may be required at customer locations.

Other Relevant Information:

• Valid Driver’s License Required.
• Valid Passport.

Travel Requirements:

• Travel required, up to 10%.

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.