KION Group is a leading supplier of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, as well as integrated automation technologies, and software solutions for the optimization of supply chains. KION Group employs over 42,000 skilled professionals to service its customers globally. Our solutions ensure the smooth flow of materials and information in customers’ warehouses, production plants, and distribution centers in over 100 countries.

This position will be part of the Robotic Systems Development (RSD) team within the Central Technology Office (CTO). CTO plays a key role in our organizational structure by bringing together technical expertise and innovation across the KION Group and its Operating Units. RSD explores the cutting-edge robotic technologies we develop and brings innovative solutions to life. Our diverse teams go beyond technology development, providing comprehensive solutions, services, and lifecycle support. We are dedicated to turning the CTO's vision into reality and empowering our operating units to deliver revolutionary solutions to our valued customers.

This position is located in Holland, MI. This is a hybrid position requiring three days in-office and two days optional to work from home.

What we offer:

What we offer:

•Career Development

•Competitive Compensation and Benefits

•Pay Transparency

•Global Opportunities

Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer

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The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $65,000 - $140,000 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Tasks and Qualifications:

Overview:

An automated guided vehicle (AGV) makes lights-out manufacturing and distribution possible by moving product within a process without human involvement. This requires excellence in mechatronic design, as well as, cutting edge software.

The Lead Mechanical Engineer reports to the Mechatronics Engineering Manager and works as a part of the Vehicle Mechatronics group within Mobile Automation Project Execution. Entrepreneurial thinking, ability to produce innovative designs quickly, and sound engineering skills are critical for a successful candidate.

Core Responsibilities:

• Develop innovative designs for an AGV vehicle – mechanical hardware included -
  • From initial concept-to-production release
  • Within the project timeline and within the allocated budgetary target
  • Vehicle is to meet all validation and regulatory targets
• All engineering documentation to be released within the companies’ database for production release

• Interface with all other departments – Software, Purchasing, Quality, Production and Customer Service

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s of Science Degree (BS) or higher in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• Prefer Master’s of Science Degree (MS) in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university.

Experience/Skill Preferred:

• Total of 8-12 plus years of related experience - Industrial or Automation equipment.
• Integrated working experienced with CAD; Unigraphics (NX) and / or SolidWorks.
  • Working CAD experience: surfaces, solids, assemblies, and drawings.
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) experience along with a vast knowledge of manufacturing processes to obtain the most cost effective streamlined design/s.
• Working experience / knowledge: ASME Y14.5;
  • Drawing standards – assemblies and components
  • GD&T - Datum schemes, tolerances and tolerance stack-ups
• Integrated working experience with CAE; structural and fluids/thermo – Unigraphics NX and / or Ansys
• Develop, mature and release engineering documentation
  • Specifications and drawings – from prototype to production

• Populate the Companies’ database with the Engineering documentation.
  • Structured CAD data and necessary BOMs

• Create and release Test Verification Plan
  • Follow test phase results – change designs accordingly
• Create and manage mechanical Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
• Adhere to Companies’ Project Timeline – Submit / provide necessary documentation
• During production phase – manage changes (ECN)
• Knowledge of ANSI, UL, ISO, and CE standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experienced with MS programs, Word, Excel

Travel:

• Up to 10%

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