Mechanical System Design Engineer

4 days ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa FORTNA Full time

FORTNA transforms distribution operations for leading brands worldwide.

We partner with customers to design and deliver solutions that optimize order fulfillment and last mile delivery.

Our team of experts uses intelligent software and proprietary algorithms to ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow.

As a Mechanical System Design Engineer at FORTNA, you will be responsible for:

  • Developing an understanding of mechanical engineering requirements per project
  • Studying and becoming familiar with elementary system drawings
  • Working with conveyor manifests and engineering hours estimates
  • Providing technical interface with customer project representatives
  • Maintaining project-specific requirements and ensuring customer specifications compliance

Key Responsibilities:

  • Firm grasp of project contract documents
  • Executing projects within budget and hours in the contract estimate
  • Providing technical support for vendors and field installation personnel
  • Supporting weekly meetings with project team members and customers

Requirements:

  • Three to Five years of material handling equipment experience in the conveyor systems industry
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in mechanical engineering and design
  • Ability to work in a schedule-driven environment and organize tasks effectively
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Travel Requirements:

Some international travel required (up to 15% of total time)



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