Professional Mechanical Engineer
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.
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
About Company
We are a leading supplier of forklifts and warehouse equipment as well as automation technology and software solutions for the optimization of supply chains.