Professional Mechanical Engineer

Dematic; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Dematic has an immediate need for a Mechanical Design Engineer in Grand Rapids, MI. The candidate should have 0–8 years of mechanical design experience and a strong background in material handling/automation, including familiarity with CET Configura and AutoCAD.

The role supports mechanical design for Amazon modernization/retrofit projects, with travel up to 20% to customer and Dematic locations. Base pay range is $90,400.00 – $135,600.00 with final compensation based on location, education,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent required.
• 5–8 years of mechanical design experience preferred; 8+ years is a plus.
• Proficiency in CET Configura and AutoCAD highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute mechanical engineering scope for assigned Amazon modernization/retrofit projects.
• Ensure targets for quality, on-time delivery and cost are met; anticipate issues and address proactively.
• Maintain up-to-date project logs and report on portfolio performance (delivery, budget, quality, risks).
• Forecast monthly resource requirements across projects.
• Design complex systems integrating hardware and software.
• Handle material specifications and schematic preparation.
• Identify productivity improvements and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Transfer knowledge and train customers on system designs.
• Communicate with customers to finalize system design.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Mechanical design

Project-based design

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

CET Configura

AutoCAD

Job description

Dematic has an immediate need for a Mechanical Design Engineer in Grand Rapids, MI. The successful candidate must have 0-8 years of mechanical design experience. Experience with material handling equipment is a plus. Candidate should have knowledge of Siemens NX CAD/CAM software and AutoCAD software. The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $90,400.00 - $135,600.00 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

We offer:

What you Will Do in This Role:

• Own and execute mechanical engineering scope for assigned Amazon modernization/retrofit projects
• Ensure project targets are met for quality, on-time delivery, and cost. Anticipate issues and address proactively where appropriate
• Maintain up-to-date project log through department project tracking tool
• Regularly report on project portfolio performance including but not limited to: on-time delivery, budget, quality, risks
• Own short-term monthly forecast across assigned projects regardless of resource reporting.
• Completes the design of complex systems that integrate hardware and software.
• Completes complex material specification, schematic preparation and appropriate follow-up.
• Completes recommendations for ideas related to productivity improvement, cost reduction and improvement in customer satisfaction.
• Performs complex technical interchange and knowledge transfer for both processes and application of products to system design.
• Identifies and resolves more complex problems and applies problem-solving skills to deal with most situations.
• Master understanding of project schedule and budget for Mechanical Engineering functions.

Tasks and Qualifications:

What We are Looking For:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• At least 5 years experience as a Mechanical Engineer, but 8+ years is preferred.
• Proficiency in CET Configura and Autocad is highly preferred.
• Familiar with Amazon DC installation type (ARS, IXD, SSD, Air Hub, non-sort).
• Familiarity with Amazon specific MTBH, rates, and sub-system designs.
• Familiar with Amazon design specifications.
• Strong background in Material Handling/automation industry.
• Experience in a Mechanical Engineering position that is project-based (design to installation).
• Strong communication skills/presentation skills.
• Demonstrates and applies a broad knowledge of field of specialization to the successful completion of moderately complex assignments.
• Successfully applies knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of particular area of specialization.
• Demonstrates knowledge of organization's business practices and issues faced and contributes to problem resolution of those issues.
• Communicates, trains and works with customer for final system design.
• Travels up to 20% of the time to different customer locations/Dematic locations