Mechanical Design Engineer
Material Handling Systems

Job Info

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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.

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ABOUT LPS PROJECTS GROUP
The Lifecycle Performance Services department, initiated in 2018, supports customers in logistics and warehouse distribution/fulfillment industries throughout their facility's lifecycle. Services include warranty, maintenance, system assessment, tech support, spare parts, and retrofit services. The LPS Projects Group focuses on optimizing, adding to, retrofitting, and upgrading customer conveyor systems, specializing in equipment types like automated sorters, singulators, gappers, extendable conveyors, and transport conveyors. Projects range from small equipment swaps to complete subsystem installations.

JOB SUMMARY:
The Mechanical Design Engineer works closely with a Mechanical Project Engineer and other Mechanical Design Engineers to successfully and timely complete the mechanical engineering portion of the projects. The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for reviewing all project documents, customer standards permit drawings, and other relevant documents to meet or exceed customer and government specifications to create fabrication and installation drawings and details under the direction of a Project Engineer.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Take ownership of design/solutions to execute projects successfully according to customers and government specifications.
  
• Use manifests and general arrangements for guidance to create and update drawings under Project Engineer direction.
  
• Prioritize and manage schedule to complete drawings on time and budget.
  
• Verify that qty and descriptions in the Bill Of Materials match the depiction at the completion of drawings.
  
• Report any project discrepancy to the PE during the design phase.
  
• Asist PE on completing and organizing documents and drawings.
  

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Associate Degree in Computer Aided Drafting and Design. A similar degree or Equivalent work experience.
  

• (1+) years of mechanical conveyor or installation design work preferred.
  
• Autodesk AutoCAD, Inventor, and Vault are required; Recap, Navisworks, and BIM are a plus.
  
• Skilled with Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
  
• Mechanical aptitude, teamwork, collaboration, and problem-solving.
  
• Working independently, self-starting, willingness to learn, and time management.
  
• This position requires up to 10% travel to various sites.
  
• Use design challenges to grow and explore solutions.
  
• Communication, verbal and in writing.
  

The base salary range for this role is $55,800 to $83,700. 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.

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