Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer – Distribution & Material Handling

📍 South East Michigan (Onsite) | Permanent

My client, a material handling systems integrator, is looking for a Mechanical Engineer with a strong distribution background. You'll work across the whole project: concept and detailed design, project management, onsite integration, customer support and sales consulting.

What you'll do

• Use your conveyor know-how to develop concept systems and support quotes
• Produce detailed conveyor layouts, including motor/gearbox sizing, cycle times and throughput
• Lead onsite integration and troubleshooting to get systems running at peak rate
• Work with Controls Engineers on motors, sensors and system operation
• Work with vendors on product selection, quality and on-time delivery
• Support the site installation supervisor with inventory, schedule tracking and subcontractors
• Resolve support issues quickly and keep customers happy
• Provide customer support on ongoing and warranty projects
• Build deep knowledge of material handling equipment, suppliers and applications

What you'll bring

• 5+ years in automated material handling
• Strong knowledge of distribution conveyor systems
• Knowledge of distribution conveyor suppliers' products (e.g. TGW/MHT or similar)
• A Bachelor's in engineering or a related field (MBA or Master's a plus)
• Strong AutoCAD skills (other material handling design tools a bonus)
• Strong system engineering fundamentals
• Good knowledge of control systems
• Willingness to travel up to 20%

Interested? Drop me a message for a confidential chat.