Project Engineer

Reference: 16743072_1787578055

Mechanical Project Engineer

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Novi, Michigan

Our client is a global leader in automated material handling and industrial automation, designing, engineering, manufacturing and servicing advanced systems across airport, manufacturing and logistics environments.

Their technology portfolio includes conveyor systems, automated guided vehicles, automated storage and retrieval systems, robotics and integrated controls.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to join their engineering team in Novi, Michigan.

This opportunity would suit an experienced mechanical engineer with a strong background in material handling, automation or industrial equipment who is looking to take ownership of complex engineering projects while leading and developing a team of engineers.

The Role

Reporting to the Engineering Program Manager, you will take responsibility for the mechanical engineering portion of assigned projects, managing engineering resources, schedules, budgets and technical deliverables.

You will lead a team of 3-10 Mechanical Engineers responsible for producing mechanical layouts and equipment designs while coordinating engineering activities through fabrication, installation and project completion.

The position combines engineering expertise with project leadership, team management, customer interaction and commercial responsibility.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise a team of 3-10 Mechanical Engineers across multiple engineering projects.

  • Plan and manage mechanical engineering activities, resources, schedules, budgets and project deliverables.

  • Oversee the development of mechanical layouts and equipment designs for automated material handling systems.

  • Coordinate engineering activities associated with design, fabrication, operation and installation.

  • Act as a technical liaison between customers, suppliers, engineering departments and other areas of the business.

  • Ensure designs and project deliverables comply with contractual documents, specifications and customer requirements.

  • Determine engineering resource requirements and allocate workloads to achieve project milestones.

  • Monitor and document changes to project scope.

  • Support the resolution of technical and project-related issues throughout the project lifecycle.

  • Work closely with Sales to develop new opportunities, including estimating and supporting new project proposals.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering or an equivalent technical discipline and experience.

  • Minimum 7 years' experience in lead design and estimating of industrial equipment.

  • Experience within one or more of the following areas: material handling, robotics, automation, unit handling, conveyor systems, electrified monorails or industrial manufacturing equipment.

  • Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience, ideally managing engineering teams across multiple projects.

  • Strong understanding of mechanical equipment design and engineering principles.

  • Experience managing engineering resources, schedules, budgets and technical deliverables.

  • Knowledge and experience using CAE equipment and engineering tools.

  • Strong customer and supplier communication skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities within a project-driven engineering environment.

  • Willingness to travel up to approximately 25%.

Reasons to Apply

  • Join a global leader within material handling and industrial automation.

  • Lead a team of Mechanical Engineers while retaining significant technical and project ownership.

  • Work on complex automation projects from engineering through fabrication and installation.

  • Exposure to conveyors, robotics and advanced material handling technologies.

  • Work directly with customers, suppliers, Sales and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

  • Strong long-term career development opportunities within a global organisation.

  • Excellent benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, paid sick leave and paid holidays.

How to Apply

For more information on this opportunity, or for a confidential discussion regarding other opportunities we are currently supporting, please contact:

Kevin Ingram

Phone: 206 690 9053

Email: [email protected]

Why work with Proactive?

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$110,000.00 - $130,000.00
Per annum
USD110000.00 - USD130000.00 per annum + + Bonus
Added 24/08/2026
Reference: 16743072_1787578055

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