Mechanical Project Engineer

THE COMPANY

Invio Automation is a leading provider of advanced automation solutions, serving high-growth markets including medical device and life sciences, renewable energy, mobility, logistics & fulfillment, and heavy industry. Our collaborative teams deliver mission-critical R&D pre-validation services that lay the foundation for full-scale automation systems—where precision, efficiency, and accuracy are essential to success. With ten locations across North America and a global network of partners, Invio maintains a strong presence in key regions where local service and support matter.

Invio’s proven portfolio of Industry 4.0 technology includes Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGVs) for heavyweight applications, turnkey assembly lines, welding automation, lift-assist tools for safety-critical operations, robotic cells, multi-station assembly systems, bonding and welding technologies, vision systems, and precision dispensing solutions such as high-viscosity pumps, impulse bag sealing, and needle bending.

Working at Invio means making a direct impact on the future of American manufacturing. We are committed to improving the lives of those who partner with us by designing and integrating custom-engineered automation solutions that enhance safety, increase efficiency, and raise product quality for our customers.

Mechanical Project Engineer engages with our customers and designs custom machinery in exciting markets that are primarily in the Medical Device market. Mechanical Project Engineers are individuals who manage all aspects of the project from conceptual design to installation. These individuals are also responsible for major contributions to the design as they will manage the day-to-day detailed design advancement.

• Successful completion of assigned projects, including financial success and on time delivery.
• Must be able to work concurrently on one or more projects
• Conduct weekly design reviews with customers and provide minutes of meetings
• Create detailed concept sketches to refine proposed concepts. Proficient with Solid Works. Able to create models of nests, overall system layouts, and complex station designs
• Responsible for design approval documents for system design
• Responsible for project Bill of Materials
• Responsible for ISO required Product Realization Sheets
• Create project schedules with Microsoft Project
• Monitor and manage customer requirements, costs, and timing events
• Work with procurement to ensure all material deliveries
• Create work lists for assembly technicians
• Manage assembly priorities with production supervisor
• Work with Controls Engineers to ensure electrical and controls needs are met as required
• Define engineering manpower for project needs
• Manage Designers and Detailers for specific project
• Review and approve detailed drawing packages for production
• Manage all customer communications (project manager is the direct liaison to the customer)
• Create GAMP Functional Specification document for project
• Proactively manage changes in project scope through ECOs and schedule changes
• Oversee debug and testing phase to ensure all customer requirements are met
• Oversee and perform FAT with customer
• Responsible for proper shipment and installation of equipment
• Responsible for delivery of all customer documentation
• Responsible for customer issues with equipment for the life of the project
• Other duties as assigned.

• Advanced knowledge in machine design or build of products in the OEM vertical and having designed at least 5 automated systems. Knowledge must span from conceptual design through installation and service of the systems.
• 5+ years of relevant design and project experience.
• Working knowledge of Solid Works with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Experience in working with a project scheduling tool such as Microsoft Project.
• Prior success in establishing effective relationships and communications with Customers.
• Strong leadership, professionalism, communication, and project management skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, problem-solving and conflict resolution…