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KION Group · 13 hours ago

Mechanical Solution Design Engineer

Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$88K/yr - $132K/yr

6+ years exp

KION Group, through its subsidiary Dematic Corp., is seeking a Mechanical Solution Design Engineer to provide solutions to complex customer problems. The role focuses on designing and proposing upgrades to conveyance and sortation systems, requiring a blend of mechanical engineering expertise and customer interaction.

Industrial Engineering

Responsibilities

Solve complex customer problems by designing a solution that optimizes aging conveyance and sortation systems

Design complex systems that integrate mechanical design, electrical controls hardware, programming and software to develop complete solutions for customers

Read and comprehend drawings and bills of materials

Recommend site productivity improvement, cost reduction and improvements to increase customer satisfaction

Provide estimates for complex mechanical scope to other solution development resources and teams

Perform complex technical interchange and knowledge transfer for both processes and application of products to system design

Perform full range of standard work for the professional field

Request proposals for non-Dematic equipment and installation through various vendors

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringMaterial Handling EquipmentSystem Design Application SoftwareAutoCADMicrosoft ProductsCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration

Required

BS/BA in related engineering discipline or advanced degree but may be substituted with experience. Certification may be required in some areas

Demonstrate and apply a broad knowledge of field of specialization through successful completion of moderately complex assignments

Successfully apply complex knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of particular area of specialization to provide mechanical estimates

Demonstrate knowledge of organization's business practices and issues

Material Handling Equipment background with a focus on Case conveyor and Sorters along with the ability to concept solutions and generate estimates to support Sales requests

Explain with written correspondence and discuss complex, unusual problems to other team members to provide proper solutions for customer requests

Proficiency in Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Project, etc.)

6-10 years of experience in mechanical engineering

Experience in designing and commissioning of automated material handling systems, including mechanical design, concepting and creating layouts

Proficiency with System Design Application Software (MAESTRO) and AutoCAD