Project Manager - Mechanical Engineer (Material Handling Engineering)

MBA Consulting Services, Inc. is actively seeking a seasoned Project Manager Mechanical Engineer (Material Handling Engineering) to join our team in support of a critical government client in Merrifield, VA.

This role is pivotal in enhancing and optimizing the infrastructure that underpins material handling, maintenance policies, and engineering support within the United States Postal Service's Engineering Systems.

As the Project Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of mail processing and distribution centers across the nation.

This position offers a unique opportunity for postal retirees with relevant experience to leverage their expertise in a dynamic and impactful environment.

This is a hybrid position, requiring you to work on-site three days a week, ensuring close collaboration with both the client and your team.

If you have a background in material handling engineering and a passion for optimizing large-scale systems, we encourage you to apply and be part of our mission to support the USPS in delivering reliable and efficient services nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients, engineers, and other staff to understand the specified material and the conveyance, transport, or other handling needs
• Evaluate current material handling process, considering innovations in material and methods
• Recommend improvements to ensure most efficient and cost-effective handling and packaging procedures
• Draft sketches, samples, and written analysis of proposed designs or improvements to handling system, packaging, and other related elements
• Estimate material needs, costs, and timelines for proposed projects
• Facilitate installation, testing, and debugging phases of projects
• Coordinate work with and deliveries from outside vendors
• Draft, or assist with drafting of, relevant technical documentation, user manuals, and lists
• Perform other related duties as requested

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or relevant area of specialty (Degree must be from an ABET accredited program)
• 10+ years of experience in engineering
• Experience using MS Office Suite software (Word, Excel, and Access) and specialized software
• Experience with CAD software (Autodesk Inventor or AutoCAD)
• Candidate must be able to sit, stand and work at a computer for prolonged periods
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Ability to work flexible hours when needed
• Travel is required
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check & drug test
• Able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

MBA Consulting Services, Inc. (MBA) is a federal government IT systems integrator committed to delivering solutions that solve mission challenges with agility, experience, and innovation.

As a mission-focused integrator, we provide a comprehensive range of information technology, engineering, professional services, and facilities management solutions.

We have proven expertise in delivering custom data analytics, digital services, systems engineering, human factor engineering, and infrastructure solutions.

MBA is headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, has more than 400 employees, and is in 46 locations nationwide. With proven leadership and a 25-year heritage, our reputation has been forged by acquiring and developing the best talent in a values-driven culture of integrity, respect, and quality solutions.

MBA CSi is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Women, Minorities, Veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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