Lead Conveyor Product Engineer

Selectek has an exciting opportunity for an experienced bulk material handling conveyor engineer. This position is a leadership engineering role that will work closely with the VP of Engineering and Director of Projects to coordinate the execution of all engineering deliverables on a given project ensuring that the technical package(s) for conveyor projects are both on time and accurate. The individual will coordinate project activities with the support Engineers. The engineer will be directly responsible for coordinating activities utilizing 3rd party engineering disciplines with the team.

Responsibilities:

Project Initiation:

Work with VP of Engineering to establish overall execution strategy

establish project teams (internal and external resources)

define overall priorities and completion dates for all projects Project Execution:

Lead Conveyor Product design

Generate conveyor & tower and chute layouts using Solidworks and AutoCad

Establish system workpoints given required transitions

Create general arrangement drawings

Work w/ structural engineer to develop foundation reactions and interface drawings

Use Belt Analyst to define power requirements and required components

Integrate 3rd party equipment as required per project

Coordination of project engineering deliverables

Coordinate all 3rd party engineering disciplines (if applicable) for conveyor projects as needed

Work with Product Engineers to develop scope of work, schedule and budget

Assist Project Managers to negotiate sub contract

Monitor sub contact progress and completion dates

Electrical

Coordination between mechanical and electrical teams to ensure both disciplines meet deliverable completion dates

Coordination between project managers, product engineers, and electrical teams to ensure electrical team has all relevant design and vendor information

Structural

Coordination between mechanical and structural teams to ensure both disciplines meet deliverable completion dates

Detailing

Coordination between mechanical, structural & detailing teams to ensure both disciplines meet deliverable completion dates

Vendors

Communicate with project managers to establish dates that vendor information is required to complete all design tasks

approval drawings, load capacity. Etc

Construction

Communicate with field team primarily on erection sequences and lifts

Shipping

Communicate with Vendor and Project managers how items are to be secured.

Reporting weekly project progress to VP of Engineering

Supervise daily design Engineering activities

Work with design engineers and assign specific project priorities to individuals

Daily communication with design engineers to track progress

Maintaining project budget as it relates to engineering hours and design

Coordination of project deign reviews & design/drawing checking

Approval of project design Project Completion:

Work with VP of Engineering to develop lessons learned

Client specifications

Overall design & Constructability

Steel weights

Ease of assembly

Vendor performance

Schedule / resource availability / budgeted hours

Work w/ management team to negotiate backcharges

Project Support:

Support procurement with any technical assistance

Support construction and commissioning team with any technical assistance

Required:

5 plus years professional experience in bulk material handling Conveyor engineering and design

5 plus years professional experience using Solidworks, AutoCAD, and Belt Analyst

Knowledgeable in heavy industrial equipment including mechanical, hydraulic and electrical components, steel fabrication and AISC painting requirements

Leadership abilities

Strong communication and organizational skills Preferred:

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering highly preferred.

Pay Rate: $55.00 - $63.00

Term: 6-month temp to direct

If you are qualified and interested in this opportunity, please send an updated resume to OR contact Kyle Lankswert directly by calling .

Meet Your Recruiter

Kyle Lankswert

Technical Recruiter

Kyle has spent most of his life living in the North Atlanta area and currently calls Roswell, GA, home. Kyle made a change in his career path nearly a decade ago and found his fit as a recruiter. Kyle has thrived while recruiting within various industries by utilizing his personality and knack for building relationships. Joining the Selectek team in 2024 has brought him back to his favorite industry, engineering.

Kyle enjoys spending time with his family, wife Amy, and son Hunter. He also enjoys reading, following the Atlanta Braves, and spending time outside on the lawn.