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Professional Mechanical Engineer

KION


Job Location:

Grand Rapids, MI - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 90400 - 135600
Posted: 2 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Dematic has an immediate need for a Mechanical Design Engineer in Grand Rapids MI. The successful candidate must have 0-8 years of mechanical design experience. Experience with material handling equipment is a plus. Candidate should have knowledge of Siemens NX CAD/CAM software and AutoCAD software.

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $90400.00 - $135600.00 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location education experience knowledge and skills.

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.

Tasks and Qualifications:

What We are Looking For:

  • Bachelors 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 organizations 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

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority


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