Mechanical Engineer – Buyout Equipment

KNAPP North America

. Detail and clarify third-party equipment with new or existing vendors .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeKennesaw • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in engineering and specifying standard material handling equipment, with strong capabilities in CAD tools and project management. Proficient in coordinating with vendors and internal departments to ensure technical feasibility and compliance with project goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

BS Degree In ME, EE, Or IEStrong Experience Utilizing CAD ToolsProject ManagementVendor NegotiationTechnical Feasibility Analysis

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Hard Skills

Engineering Standard Material Handling EquipmentTechnical Feasibility RequirementsProject SchedulingPermit Drawings CreationAs-Built DrawingsInstallation DocumentationMaterial Release Into ProductionSolution EngineeringSales Proposal GenerationThird-Party Equipment Integration

Soft Skills

Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteExcelWordVisioPowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Authorized To Work In The U.S.Passport Or Ability To Obtain A Passport

Industry Keywords

Material Handling EquipmentPackaging MachinesCarton Handling MachinesSpiral ConveyorsFlow RacksTote Handling MachinesWork StationsKNAPP StandardsEngineering EfficiencyDrug-Free Workplace Policy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Detail and clarify third-party equipment with new or existing vendors
Primarily work on final engineering projects (>90%)
Summarize project goals with solution engineering and sales
Verify technical feasibility requirements
Determine whether KNAPP-side developments are necessary
Coordinate with other departments to ensure requirements are met and information is properly distributed
Clarify additional customer requirements and applicable codes
Design KNAPP and buyout workstations
Define integration requirements for third-party equipment within KNAPP or customer scope
Conduct engineering according to KNAPP standards
Evaluate project schedules, set priorities, and escalate issues
Hold regular engineering meetings
Verify and approve vendor quotes or approval documents
Determine, check, and release required KNAPP material into production
Create permit drawings and documents
Create installation documents and hand them over to the installation team
Occasionally oversee third-party equipment installations
Create as-built drawings and update project documents
Ensure final documents are stored accurately
Improve departmental standards and engineering efficiency
Occasionally work on sales-phase projects (<10% of time)
Guide and supervise solution/sales engineers
Perform technical feasibility analysis for new projects
Support cost and technical proposal generation
Support requests for quotes from third-party vendors and subcontractors

Requirements

What you’ll need

0-3 years’ experience with specifying, engineering and approving standard material handling equipment such as packaging machines, carton handling machines, spiral conveyors, flow racks, tote handling machines, totes, work stations, platforms, mezzanines, compressors, belt curves, flex conveyors, telescopic belt conveyor, etc.
Ability to work independently without daily supervision
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle vendor negotiations internally and externally from a technical standpoint
Strong time management and organizational skills
Excellent math, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
BS Degree in ME, EE, or IE
Strong experience utilizing CAD tools is a hard requirement
Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, with focus on Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint
Ability to travel by air domestically in the US and internationally, primarily Austria, other parts of Europe, and Canada
Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Passport or ability to obtain a passport
Professional office etiquette is required
Strict adherence to KNAPP’s drug-free workplace policy; candidates are subject to drug screening and must remain drug-free during employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ability to work from home 2 days a week
Half-Day Fridays when in office
New, state-of-the-art office complex, showroom, and automation test center in Kennesaw, GA
Industry competitive compensation
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Short & Long Term Disability
401k with employer match and no vesting
Paid Vacation & Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Subsidized child-care
Tuition Reimbursement
Pet Insurance
Subsidized food delivery
Monthly team building and celebrations
Quarterly employee events
Corporate Social Responsibility including recycling, sustainability, and volunteering