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We are searching for an energetic Mechanical Project Engineer, Senior to join our high calibre team at Fortna in Parma Emilia-Romagna
Growing your career as a Full Time Mechanical Project Engineer, Senior is an incredible opportunity to develop relevant skills.
If you are strong in critical thinking, cooperation and have the right experience for the job, then apply for the position of Mechanical Project Engineer, Senior at Fortna today!

FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.

At FORTNA, we believe in fostering a workplace that isn't just a job but a movement – a collective effort to redefine success and transform challenges into opportunities. "Join the Movement" encapsulates our commitment to a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration, celebrates diversity, and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than themselves. Our Team. Our Passion. Our Approach. 

Responsibilities:

Develop an understanding of the specific mechanical engineering requirements per project

Study and become familiar with the elementary system drawings

Conveyor manifests

Knowledgeable of equipment

Engineering hours estimate

Project contract requirements and options

Provide technical interface with customer’s project representative(s)

Project scope definitions

3D model reviews

System level reviews

Equipment and/or installation issues

Contract and execute mechanical change orders

Customer specifications / standards

Flow rate improvements

Mentor and navigate issues with less experienced Project Engineers

Priorities, organization, and time management

Mechanical lessons learned

Mechanical equipment and installation

Constructability

Field issues

System level design

Change Orders

Develop, maintain, and assist with creating a mechanical engineering schedule that provides timely delivery of material to fully support an installation schedule.

Thorough grasp of project contract documents including clarifications and exceptions. Execute the project within the budget and hours in the contract estimate.

Provide extensive technical support for Project Engineers, vendors, field installation personnel, and engineering sub-contractors as related to inquiries

Host weekly meetings with project team members and customers

Delegate and monitor tasks given to project engineers and other engineering team members on regular cadence

Assist Procurement with ordering long lead items

Maintain project-specific requirements while applying general knowledge of conveying systems, conveying equipment and customer general specifications and standards

Help Project Engineers interpret and ensure compliance to customer specifications.

Communicate project specific information with other departments

Release drawings for installation and fabrication

Create material purchase requests

Relate information regarding changes to scope of work for the project as they occur

Communicate status updates to engineering management on a regular cadence

Be cognoscente of areas for professional development, cost reduction, quality improvements and enhanced customer service.

Check drawings provided by mechanical designers for accuracy and provide feedback for corrections as needed.

Perform or assist in directing engineering analysis as determined by project needs

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Efficient in a schedule driven environment

Read, understand, and apply customer specifications

Communicate proficiently to customers, vendors, co-workers, and management

Good interpersonal skills

Above average mentorship and teaching skills

Excellent time management skills

Provide technical support for vendors, field installation personnel, and engineering subcontractors as related to inquiries

Good industry knowledge

Good knowledge of material handling equipment and operations

Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects and process improvements at once

Effectively lead and mentor a project team of up to 10 project engineers and designers

Estimate mechanical hours and support with change orders

Experience with Microsoft Office, such as Outlook and Excel are required

Familiar with AutoCAD and Inventor, Navisworks, and BIM is a plus

Experience with Microsoft Project is a plus

Education and Experience:

Six to ten years of material handling equipment experience preferably within the conveyor systems industry

Experience with executing and supporting multiple mid to large projects

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in mechanical engineering and design

Travel Requirements:

Some international travel required +/- 15%. Depends on project needs and urgency.

Benefits of working as a Mechanical Project Engineer, Senior in Parma Emilia-Romagna:

● Company offers great benefits
● Advancement opportunities
● Competitive salary