Sr. Project Engineer - AHS

Company: Daifuku Wynright
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

About USDaifuku Wynright is a leading provider of intelligent material handling systems. With hundreds of engineers in-house, the company designs manufacture integrates, and installs a full spectrum of intralogistics solutions, offering both Wynright-branded and third-party equipment to meet client needs. These include leading-edge conveyor and sortation systems, voice- and light-directed order fulfillment equipment, a suite of warehouse controls & execution software, robotics, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), mezzanines, and structures, all backed by critical round-the-clock service and support. Since its founding in 1972, Wynright has been a trusted partner to some of the world's largest and fastest-growing companies, showing them how to use their space more efficiently to deliver improved productivity, today and tomorrow.If you want to join a team of industry leading experts who want to create an impact on the future of material handling solutions, we want to hear from you!
Our Specialties: Package conveyor & sortation systems --- Automated order fulfillment --- Pick modules, support structures & racking systems --- Automated data collection --- Material flow software & controls --- 24/7 technical service, and support & maintenance
Job Summary

• Creates engineering designs for industrial material handling storage systems. Typical projects include the design and installation of industrial steel storage racks, structural steel platforms, conveyor support structures, shelving, elevated walkways, and custom designed products in large distribution centers. Offers a unique opportunity for professional growth and advancement. May lead project work and provide direction to less-senior team members.
  Responsibilities:
  • Performs diverse, specialized and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making responsibility
  • Designs new automated and semi-automated material handling systems and proposes modifications to existing equipment; customizes standard designs based on customer specifications and scope documents
  • Creates description of operation documents to ensure designs meet customer expectations
  • Creates approval, permit, installation, and fabrication drawings using AutoCAD
  • Obtains material and product quotes from vendors and issues purchase orders and estimates costs
  • Monitors the project schedule, engineering time line, and material costs
  • Works with other disciplines on project team to make sure engineered solution and all equipment fit within system confines and constraints
  • Leads and directs the work of less-senior project engineers and designers
  • Travels up to 30%
    Qualifications:
    • Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field or equivalent experience
    • Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering design and project execution
    • Minimum of 7 years of engineering or construction experience, preferably in the material handling industry
    • Proficient in AutoCAD; working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, SharePoint and Visio
    • Ability to speak Japanese is a plus
    • Ability to handle multiple project assignments and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced results-oriented environment
    • Ability to interface effectively with internal and external customers, vendors, consulting engineers, architects, and installers
    • Ability to lead work teams and projects effectively
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills
    • Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
    • Team-oriented and collaborative
    • Self-motivated and detail-oriented
    • Ability to learn new technology

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