Engineering Manager, Mechanical Systems & Robotics

Pipp Mobile Storage Systems Inc; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pipp Mobile Storage Systems, Inc. seeks an Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team in designing and deploying advanced mechanical systems for material handling. You will oversee design reviews, DFMEA, risk assessments, and supplier coordination while ensuring compliance with OSHA and ASME standards.

Based in a dynamic organization expanding across sites, you will mentor engineers, balance resources, and drive continuous improvement in costs, quality, and schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• 3+ years experience leading engineering teams.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo).
• Global project support experience preferred.
• Expertise in PDM Management.
• Material handling or warehouse automation experience preferred.
• Knowledge of mechatronics and robotics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of mechanical systems for conveyors, AS/RS, robotics, and custom machinery.
• Establish engineering standards for design, analysis, documentation, and validation.
• Review designs, drawings, calculations, and BOMs.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies and materials.
• Manage, mentor, and develop engineers, designers, and technicians.
• Allocate resources and balance workloads to meet schedules.
• Conduct performance reviews and development planning.
• Promote accountability and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing, Controls, Sales, and Supply Chain.
• Support sales and applications engineering.
• Lead design reviews, DFMEA, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate with suppliers and partners.
• Support prototypes, testing, installation, and commissioning.
• Resolve manufacturing and field issues.
• Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Improve engineering processes and documentation.
• Ensure OSHA, and ASME compliance.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Team management

3D CAD

Project management

Cross-functional

Global projects

Mechatronics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Creo

Job description

Pipp Mobile Storage Systems, Inc. seeks an Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team in designing and deploying advanced mechanical systems for material handling. You will oversee design reviews, DFMEA, risk assessments, and supplier coordination while ensuring compliance with OSHA and ASME standards.

Based in a dynamic organization expanding across sites, you will mentor engineers, balance resources, and drive continuous improvement in costs, quality, and schedules.