Lead Material-Handling Automation Project Engineer

Dematic

Grand Rapids (MI)

On-site

USD 91,000 - 125,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Dematic is seeking a motivated Solution Development Project Engineer to lead large-scale material handling and automation projects. You will guide multi-disciplinary teams, translate complex requirements into actionable system concepts, and partner with customers to deliver value.

You will apply experience in material handling, warehouse automation, and controls to develop practical solutions, prepare estimates, and support proposal-to-project transitions within our North America framework.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
5+ years in material handling, warehouse automation, or systems engineering.
Experience in ASRS/unit load systems, conveyors, sortation, and related automation.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Review customer requirements, RFPs, and sales inputs to develop practical, executable material handling and automation solutions.
Develop system concepts, layouts, proposal drawings, and supporting documentation that clearly define the proposed solution.
Apply knowledge of material handling systems, controls, WCS, and distribution center operations to develop effective, cost-conscious solutions.
Prepare material lists, scope-of-work summaries, cost estimates, customer change order quotations, cost breakouts, and bridging analyses.
Develop quote requests, evaluate vendor proposals, and incorporate standard subsystems and technologies where appropriate.
Evaluate solution alternatives and apply value engineering to optimize performance, cost, schedule, and risk.
Identify key assumptions, dependencies, and project risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
Coordinate engineering activities, priorities, resources, and deliverables throughout the quotation phase.
Partner with Sales, Engineering, Controls, Software, Procurement, Operations, customers, and vendors to align solution requirements and scope.
Lead pricing reviews for assigned projects.
Support proposal development and customer presentations by clearly communicating solution scope, assumptions, and value.
Ensure engineering deliverables meet quality expectations and align with established Dematic processes and standards.
Support a smooth transition from proposal to project execution, providing scope clarification as needed.
Contribute to continuous improvement through value engineering, process enhancements, standardization, and knowledge sharing.