Professional Mechanical Engineer

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

About us

KION brands keep the world moving – globally, regionally, and locally.

KION is the Supply Chain Solutions Company. With over 42,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we enable smart, sustainable, and reliable supply chains worldwide - wherever goods are stored, moved, or delivered.

KION offers its customers the full spectrum of solutions to make their supply chains future-ready. Our international brands, Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli and our regional brands, Fenwick and OM, stand for outstanding technological innovation, intelligent automation and service excellence in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. Dematic complements this expertise with state-of-the-art automation technology and AI-supported software solutions that optimize intralogistics across warehousing, production, and distribution.

Whether locally or globally – we offer exciting career opportunities in an innovative environment shaped by our core values: Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence.

Together, we create the magic of supply chain solutions. Join our team – Push it forward.