Senior Mechanical Engineer

KION Group•Grand Rapids, MI

23d

About The Position

Dematic is seeking a skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Modifications and Upgrades team. This is an outstanding opportunity to work on world-class engineering projects, build relationships with diverse customers, and contribute to a rapidly growing industry and team. We offer: What We Offer: Career Development Competitive Compensation and Benefits Pay Transparency Global Opportunities Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/ Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
At least 5 years experience as a Mechanical Engineer, but 8+ years is preferred.
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.
Travels up to 20% of the time to different customer locations/Dematic locations

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.
Communicates, trains and works with customer for final system design.