Senior Mechanical Engineer

KION Group • Grand Rapids, MI

124d

About The Position

Dematic is seeking a talented Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Modifications and Upgrades team. The Mechanical Engineering team performs engineering assignments with clear and specified objectives while on multi-discipline project teams. The ideal candidate will be passionate about engineering projects through to completion, building relationships with customers, and undertaking opportunity in a growing industry and team.

Requirements

• 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees