Solution Design Project Engineer

KION • Grand Rapids, MI

9d

About The Position

The Solution Design Project Engineer evaluates new opportunities and prepares accurate, competitive proposals, primarily for material handling systems. The role develops estimates and writes proposals while delivering assigned Solution Development opportunities with minimal effort and input from others. Working closely with Account Managers and other Dematic departments as needed, the engineer develops creative solutions to meet client needs and identifies ways to deliver scopes of work more efficiently.

The position works on projects of varying complexity that integrate hardware and software. It involves improving Rapid Response processes, transferring technical knowledge about processes and product applications for system design, monitoring project progress with customers and teams, estimating implementation timelines and resource needs, creating project plans, and preparing weekly status reports. Pre-sales support may also be required.

The stated base pay range is $82,000–$166,000. Final compensation depends on factors including work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills. Dematic describes career development, competitive compensation and benefits, pay transparency, and global opportunities. The company also states that it provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment.

Requirements

• Demonstrated broad knowledge of a field of specialization through successful completion of moderately complex assignments.
• Ability to apply complex knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures in the area of specialization.
• Knowledge of organizational business practices and issues.
• Ability to conceptualize solutions for Dematic's current and legacy systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft products, including Word and Excel.
• 5–8 years of successful experience in a related field, with successful demonstration of the stated key responsibilities and knowledge.

Nice To Haves

• An advanced degree may be substituted for experience, where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new opportunities and prepare accurate proposals, primarily for scopes involving material handling systems.
• Develop estimates and write proposals for Solution Development opportunities.
• Partner with Account Managers and other Dematic departments to develop creative, competitive solutions that meet client needs.
• Identify ways to deliver scopes of work more efficiently.
• Work on projects of varying complexity that integrate hardware and software.
• Identify methods to improve the speed and quality of Rapid Response processes.
• Conduct technical interchange and knowledge transfer regarding processes and product applications for system design.
• Conduct periodic status checks with customers and the team to assess progress against the plan.
• Estimate implementation time frames and the quality and quantity of resources required for complex projects.
• Develop project plans incorporating project variables.
• Prepare weekly status reports on project activities.
• Perform pre-sales support activities as needed.

Benefits

• Career development
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Pay transparency
• Global opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed