Job Description

The Conveyance Systems Project Engineer is responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of conveyance system projects within a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role leads system design, vendor coordination, installation support, and performance optimization to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet operational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end conveyance systems projects, including but not limited to:

  • Layout development

  • Component and system design, including structural steel, chain pull, carrier clearance, ventilation, and fire protection

  • Identification and selection of optimal conveyance systems such as:

    • 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

• Develop and manage project budgets and timelines

• Coordinate installation activities with internal teams and external vendors

• Perform system simulations and analyze bottlenecks to improve throughput

• Track, analyze, and report launch metrics including:

  • Cycle time adherence

  • First-time quality

  • Downtime

  • Throughput performance

• Support pilot builds, equipment tryouts, and process validation during pre-production phases

Qualifications

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

• Minimum of 20 years of experience in automotive manufacturing

• Minimum of 10 years of experience with conveyance system installation

• Strong knowledge of conveyance systems, automation technologies, and structural analysis

• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel for layout development

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.