Mechanical Project Engineer – Automotive Conveyor Systems

A global automation systems engineering company in Memphis, TN is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to support its operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering or manufacturing engineering, and experience designing heavy-duty automotive conveyor systems for a variety of manufacturing operations, including material handling, assembly, and paint lines.

This is a hybrid remote/on-site, full-time, direct-hire position offering a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including health, vision, and dental insurance, a 401k with 3% company match, an employee assistance program, and more. Relocation support may be offered if required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop products for manufacturing conveyor lines, including overhead and in-floor designs, for a variety of automotive customers.
• Develop and maintain engineering drawings and blueprints, tracking design developments and changes as they are added.
• Interface with customers regarding design reviews, potential changes, approval, and manufacturing feasibility.
• Create records of design changes and project updates for internal and customer use.
• Participate in meetings regarding project status with internal departments and outside customers.
• Be responsible for product analysis, testing, and validation on tooling.
• Collaborate with electrical/controls engineering teams on a project basis.
• Travel to customer site facilities to supervise control system construction and installation, and provide on-site technical support for design modifications and troubleshooting (~25% travel).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field, OR equivalent level of experience.
• 3+ years' experience (including internships, co-ops, etc.) with heavy-duty conveyor design preferred.
• Experience with 3D CAD (AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks).
• Ability to travel as required (typically 25 – 50%), depending on project needs.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings.
• Able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required for project deadlines. Comp time may be provided for weekend or holiday work.

Benefits

• Hybrid working schedule flexibility.
• Complete health, dental, and vision insurance package, including Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) program.
• Life and AD&D insurances.
• 401k with company match (up to 3%).
• Tuition reimbursement (after one year of continuous employment).
• 80 hours of PTO.

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been one of the leading recruiting firms in North America when it comes to working with Japanese Businesses for more than 25 years. Its services are based on the needs of its clients, and it connects them with qualified candidates in the Automotive, Electronics, Food, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Oil & Gas industries. The company takes a one-on-one approach to ensure it has the best understanding of each candidate's background and what they are looking for in a career.

The company screens ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant with criminal background / Social Security verification. Upon submitting a resume, the company will contact only those candidates it deems qualified for its client. If it does not contact a candidate, it does not see the fit for the position. If the company is unable to reach a candidate in a reasonable timeframe, the candidate will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates.