Project Engineer - Mechanical
Southfield, MI
Project Engineer - Mechanical
Design and engineer conveyor systems for automotive paint finishing and industrial manufacturing, from layouts and calculations through startup and commissioning. Requires a bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or related field, 3+ years’ conveyor/material handling experience, and AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar.
Your Tasks:
Your Skills:
- Design and engineer conveyor systems for automotive paint finishing and industrial manufacturing projects. Lead system layouts, engineering calculations, equipment selection, and project execution while collaborating with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams. Ideal for engineers with conveyor, material handling, or automated manufacturing systems experience.
- Design and engineer conveyor systems for automotive paint finishing and industrial manufacturing applications
- Develop complete conveyor system layouts, calculations, and engineering documentation from customer requirements and project specifications
- Evaluate existing conveyor installations and recommend improvements or modifications
- Perform engineering calculations related to conveyor drives, production rates, and system performance
- Select purchased equipment and support supplier and subcontractor coordination
- Manage engineering deliverables, project schedules, and equipment budgets
- Collaborate with CAD designers and subcontract engineering resources to ensure project success
- Participate in design reviews, customer meetings, and technical discussions
- Support installation, startup, commissioning, and field verification activities as needed
- Identify technical challenges and develop practical, cost-effective solutions
Your Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- 3+ years of experience designing conveyor or material handling systems
- Knowledge of skid, pendulum, and overhead power & free conveyor systems
- Understanding of conveyor drive calculations, production rate calculations, and conveyor safety standards
- Ability to interpret conveyor layouts, schematics, and mechanical drawings
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar design software
- Strong project coordination, organization, and communication skills
- Experience working directly with customers, suppliers, contractors, and cross-functional engineering teams
- Knowledge of conveyor controls and SAP is a plus
- Why Join Durr
- Design large-scale conveyor systems for industry-leading manufacturers
- Work on projects from concept through commissioning
- Collaborate with experienced engineering, installation, and commissioning teams
- Gain exposure to cutting-edge manufacturing and paint finishing technologies
- Take ownership of meaningful projects with visible impact on customer operations
- Travel approximately 20% while maintaining a strong home-office balance