Lead - Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

The Senior Conveyor Systems Engineer is responsible for leading conveyor system layout, analysis, and implementation within a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment. This role supports system design, contractor coordination, installation activities, and launch performance to ensure operational efficiency and production readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead layout development, including cording and conveyor system integration

• Perform engineering studies including:

  • Chain pull analysis

  • Drive and vertical curve studies

  • Cycle time analysis

• Identify and select optimal conveyor system solutions, including:

  • Skillet conveyors

  • Power & Free (P&F) and Inverted P&F

  • Friction Drive Systems

  • AGVs

  • Electro Monorail Systems (EMS)

  • Pedestal conveyors

  • Spirals, Vertical Delivery Lines (VDL), and Continuous Vertical Conveyors

• Review and approve contractor drawings to ensure compliance with engineering and industry standards

• Provide installation support and on-site coordination as needed

• Track, analyze, and report launch metrics including:

  • Cycle time adherence

  • First-time quality

  • Downtime

  • Throughput performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience in logistics or manufacturing engineering

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in automotive manufacturing

• Minimum of 10 years of conveyor installation experience

• Strong knowledge of conveyance systems, automation, and structural standards used within the automotive industry

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel for layout development.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting vehicle launches, retooling, or model change programs

• Experience with external logistics methodologies

• Working knowledge of throughput simulation, cycle time analysis, and optimization techniques

Additional Information

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