Senior Professional Mechanical Engineer

  • KION Group
  • Grand Rapids, Michigan
  • Full Time
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.
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.

What We are Looking For:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

  • At least 5 years experience as a Mechanical Engineer, but 8+ years is preferred .

  • Proficien cy 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

Tasks and Qualifications:

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Job ID: 490094293
Originally Posted on: 8/20/2025

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