Mechanical Project Engineer, Design Engineering Quality

Amazon • Nashville, TN

1d • $125,500 - $178,800 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a driven Senior Mechanical Project Engineer to join our dynamic team, oversee complex projects, and play a pivotal role in transforming the future of Amazon's logistics network. In this role, you will oversee the mechanical design of automated fulfillment center projects, leading cross-functional engineering teams from concept to completion. You will manage multiple projects and engineers, make strategic decisions, coordinate with stakeholders at all levels, and ensure seamless integration with other building systems while developing your team's capabilities.

Requirements

• 5+ years of in material handling equipment (MHE) or automation environments experience, or experience and strong technical background in relevant fields of automated or non-automated material handling equipment
• Experience in project management including resource planning, managing schedules, reporting project status and prioritizing tasks
• Experience in team leadership
• Experience in 3D CAD
• Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, REVIT, BIM 360, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• Experience leading and influencing your team or organization
• Experience communicating clearly and concisely with leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
• Experience leading prioritization of tasks, team scheduling, time management, and meeting deadlines
• Can show excellent decision-making capabilities under pressure
• Ability to think strategically about overall systems and translate into detailed requirements for the team

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct comprehensive layouts for multiple automated material handling system projects
• Lead the selection and specification of conveyor types, third-party equipment, and systems across projects
• Manage coordination with electrical, controls, and structural engineering teams to ensure cohesive, integrated designs
• Provide strategic direction and final approval on mechanical design decisions
• Allocate resources and assign projects to engineers based on complexity and development needs
• Develop and manage mechanical engineering project plans, schedules, deliverables and ways of working across multiple projects
• Lead coordination with internal and external construction teams to minimize layout conflicts and ensure efficient installation
• Maintain excellent communication with on-site construction teams, clients, and senior leadership
• Make high-level decisions to resolve complex field issues and project challenges
• Balance competing priorities across multiple projects and stakeholders
• Escalate Engineering problems and risks to project leadership and stakeholders appropriately
• Directly manage and mentor junior engineers, providing guidance on complex technical challenges and leadership skills
• Oversee the development of new engineers through mentorship programs
• Review and approve calculations and designs
• Set technical standards and best practices for the engineering team
• Lead technical problem-solving for the most complex or novel design challenges
• Build team capabilities through training, feedback, and stretch assignments
• Conduct performance reviews and provide career development guidance
• Ensure all mechanical designs across projects meet safety, regulatory, and performance standards
• Implement quality control measures and design standards across the team
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance efficiency, and drive innovation
• Capture and apply lessons learned to improve mechanical design and delivery processes for future projects
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the engineering organization
• Represent the mechanical engineering team in strategic planning discussions
• Enter and peer review orders for mechanical equipment ensuring accurate and timely releases to manufacturing
• Oversee translation of customer drawings and specifications into fully functional mechanical conveyor systems across multiple projects
• Lead optimization of mechanical system designs within budget, coordinating across disciplines and managing trade-offs
• Direct 3D modeling efforts and clash detection management across project portfolio
• Review and approve 2D customer approval and installation layout drawings
• Validate spatial analysis of clearance envelopes, egress pathways, etc. across projects
• Review and approve system and component level calculations (throughput, motor power, belt pull, reactive forces to building structure, etc.)
• Provide direction on engineering of custom parts needed for non-standard design applications
• Ensure safety regulations and ergonomic standards are applied consistently across all projects
• Review and approve conveyor manifests with respect to electrical and controls engineering requirements
• Ensure all engineering decisions are properly documented through design plans, complete installation files, and engineering instructions
• Manage and develop new engineers as they grow in their careers
• Resolve escalated technical issues from junior engineers
• Travel to sites as needed to conduct audits, resolve complex issues, and support teams
• Oversee installation and commissioning activities across multiple projects
• Develop engineering team capabilities and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

• sign-on payments
• restricted stock units (RSUs)
• health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
• 401(k) matching
• paid time off
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior