Mechanical Project Engineer

About the Role

Seeking an ambitious Mechanical Project Engineer to join a dynamic team and drive the delivery of Amazon's logistics network expansion. This role involves owning and executing the mechanical design of automated fulfillment center projects, taking full responsibility for project subsystems from concept through installation. You will work independently on most tasks while collaborating with cross-functional teams and provide direct oversight and mentorship to junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical Design and Engineering

• Own and develop subsystem layouts for automated material handling systems with minimal oversight.

• Independently select and specify conveyor types, third-party equipment, and systems to meet project requirements.

• Coordinate with electrical, controls, and structural engineers to ensure integrated design solutions.

• Deliver complete 3D models and manage clash detection for entire project areas.

• Independently translate customer drawings and specifications into fully functional mechanical conveyor systems.

• Optimize and deliver working mechanical system designs within budget.

• Produce complete 2D customer approval and installation layout drawings.

• Perform and validate spatial analysis of clearance envelopes, egress pathways, etc.

• Engineer custom parts needed for non-standard design applications.

• Apply safety regulations and ergonomic standards.

• Create complete conveyor manifests meeting electrical and controls requirements.

• Project Execution and Delivery

• Execute and manage mechanical engineering deliverables, schedules, and quality standards.

• Coordinate with construction teams to resolve layout conflicts and ensure efficient installation.

• Lead communication with on-site construction teams, making decisions to address field issues.

• Produce complete installation packages ready for construction use.

• Monitor progress of engineers on the subsystem team and ensure deliverables meet project timelines.

• Enter and peer review orders for mechanical equipment ensuring accurate and timely releases to manufacturing.

• Travel to sites to conduct surveys, audits, and resolve field issues.

• Lead installation support and commissioning activities for projects.

• Technical Leadership and Mentorship

• Perform and validate all system and component calculations independently (throughput, motor power, belt pull, structural loads).

• Execute system and component level calculations with minimal review needed.

• Engineer solutions for custom parts and non-standard applications.

• Directly mentor and guide engineers on technical approaches, design standards, and problem-solving methods.

• Review and approve work of junior engineers, providing constructive feedback and technical direction.

• Assign appropriate project tasks to team members based on their skill level and development needs.

• Teach best practices and help junior engineers build their technical capabilities.

• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers on complex design challenges.

• Develop engineers through hands-on mentorship and feedback.

• Quality Ownership and Problem-Solving

• Ensure and validate that mechanical designs meet all safety, regulatory, and performance standards.

• Review engineering calculations, designs, and equipment orders for accuracy and completeness before submission.

• Identify and resolve design issues proactively during all project phases.

• Drive improvements based on lessons learned and apply to current work.

• Make technical decisions with input from senior engineers as needed and document rationale for installation teams.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Material handling equipment (MHE)
• CAD software (AutoCAD, REVIT, BIM 360, etc.)
• Experience communicating clearly and concisely with leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
• Experience working independently with minimal supervision, or 2+ years of Amazon experience.
• Experience completing complex tasks quickly with little to no guidance and reacting with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround, or experience managing teams.
• Experience with system architecture, optimization, system dynamics, system analysis, statistical analysis, reliability analysis, and decision making.
• Experience with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems and high-speed manufacturing.
• Experience in process improvement projects using Lean methodologies.
• Experience with design-in-safety.
• Experience with industry safety and egress standards such as IBC and ANSI B11.19.

Qualifications

• Experience in Design/Innovation, research & development, manufacturing, process, industrial engineering, or related work.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.