FORTNA · 4 days ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$88K/yr - $131K/yr
10+ years expFORTNA partners with leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations, focusing on optimizing order fulfillment and last mile delivery. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead and support multiple projects in the conveyor and automation engineering field, ensuring compliance with engineering practices and project success.
ConsultingInformation TechnologyLogisticsSupply Chain ManagementWarehouse Automation
Responsibilities
Leading projects in the Operations Design/Solutions Development phase and their transition into the Detail Design/Implementation phase
Leading one and supporting multiple projects throughout the Integrated Detail Design (IDD) and Implementation phases. This will include RFP/Supplier Selection, detailed conveying design, ordering of equipment, reviewing Supplier Approval Drawings, development of installation drawing packages, and support of installation contractor, Project Manager, and Site Manager with installation efforts
Leading all required portions of a project through the requirements engineering and final engineering (implementation) processes including engineering budget, schedule-tracking, submitting weekly status reports and maintaining the Engineering Project Workbook
Taking ownership of all responsibilities of a project to ensure success
Exploring and supporting trade-offs of alternative concepts and leading or supporting alternative analysis justification to drive to the best design during all phases of a project while maintaining the projects business case
Operations Design Phase (Ops Design):
Can potentially be used as a Subject Matter Expert during the Ops Design phase
Provide quality assurance during the final phase of the project to ensure a good hand off to the Requirements Engineering phase
Requirements Engineering and Procurement Phase:
Supporting internal kick off and efforts to transition from Ops Design
Coordinating/Leading detail design (utilizing AutoCAD, DCdesigner, DCconceptor {Fortna’s propriety 3D drawing tools}), design lock with Client (signature required), and preparing all bills of material (BOMs)
Leading internal design reviews, QC process, engineering weekly meeting, and publishing weekly engineering status reports
During procurement, supporting Client meetings, identifying potential suppliers, setting up tier levels, supporting request for proposal (RFP) generation, scorecard development, and reviewing and supporting supplier presentations and site visits
Estimating coordination, confirming and supporting capital budgets, and attending all price reviews
Helping to develop implementation schedule and budget
Tracking engineering schedule, budgets, and resource planning (report to engineering directors)
Scheduling and phasing review within engineering
Interfacing with contractor/architect. Conducting site visits to determine and validate field dimensions
Updating Pre-Functional Specification Document (PFSD) and supporting FSD generation
Implementation Phase:
Leading final engineering effort and engineering weekly meeting, publishing weekly engineering status reports (consolidated from electrical engineering, design engineering, technical services), tracking engineering schedule and budgets, and resource planning (report to engineering directors)
Calculation of conveyor point loads along with header steel layout & design
Working to ensure the original business case is being satisfied
Attending project kick-off meeting and reviewing the description of operation
Leading ITS project introduction meeting/internal kick-off (w/pre-read document). This includes speeds and feeds, design reviews, electrical transition reviews and any other engineering meetings
Develop RFPs for suppliers (MHE, S&S, and Installation services)
Reviewing MHE System implementation plan with the project manager and the site manager (includes phasing)
Ensuring drawing quality control and quality assurance needed to provide a good implementation and supporting DQC Process (Mechanical & Electrical)
Leading final drawing approval with the Client
Facilitating meetings: speeds and feeds, design reviews, etc
Coordinating all prototype efforts (plans, signoff, budgets, etc.)
Coordinating onsite engineering support during installation and during commissioning
Ensuring Client’s key objectives remain in focus
Managing project during testing and go-live
Managing project close-out and final documents including project review and lessons learned
General
Traveling as needed for project support
Continually seeking work to maintain project utilization (billable hours)
Utilizing current design practices for material handling systems
Adhering to all Fortna and department standards and helping to improve them
Leading, attending and documenting all required meetings
Maintaining good design notes
Attending company training as required
Responding to and following up communications in a timely manner
Being available, approachable, and reliable
Continuously working to solve Client needs
Constantly working to expand knowledge of industry best practices and latest technology
Supporting generation and enhancement of department standard documentation and procedures to improve the quality and efficiency of the Engineering Group
Supporting development of lessons learned document
Maintaining and tracking project budgets, providing PM and management team with insight to past and visibility of possible budget variances
Qualification
Required
Proficiency in the use of AutoCAD with at least 5 years practical experience
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products, particularly Word and Excel
Experience in meeting and design session leadership and facilitation
Ability to present in front of a large group including all stakeholders
Experience in standard design of relevant material handling equipment and general operational knowledge of distribution centers with a focus on automation design
Knowledge of and ability to work with and manage multiple suppliers
Ability to manage schedules and budgets for projects
Ability to self-motivate and work remotely
Willingness to expand knowledge of industry best practices and latest innovations in the industry
Very strong oral and written communication skills
Strong leadership and collaboration skills
Ability to coach and lead others including remote resources in multiple time zones using conference calls, webcasts, webinars, video conferencing, or other forms of digital communication
Strong interpersonal, organizational, time management and problem-solving skills
Ability to travel domestically (10-20%) and internationally (possess active passport)
Ability to perform essential functions of the job
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering from an accredited college with 10 years of relevant experience, or Associate degree in Engineering 15 years of relevant experience, or high school diploma with 20 years of relevant experience
Preferred
Consulting, operations and/or distribution experience in supply chain logistics
Extensive experience in material handling equipment
AutoCAD 3D and knowledge of DCconceptor/DCdesigner
Project management experience
Company
FORTNA
Fortna is a professional services firm helping companies with complex distribution operations meet customer promises.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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THL
2022-04-18Acquired
2019-03-29Private Equity
Leadership Team
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Rob McKeel
Chief Executive Officer
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