Mechanical Project Engineer, Project Execution, Design Engineering Quality

About the role

We're seeking an ambitious Mechanical Project Engineer to join our dynamic team and help us drive the delivery of Amazon's logistics network expansion. In this role, you will own and execute the mechanical design of automated fulfillment center projects, taking full responsibility for project subsystems from concept through installation.

Job Functions

• Mechanical Design and Engineering (Primary Focus: Execution + Oversight)
• Execute and manage mechanical engineering deliverables, schedules, and quality standards
• Career Development

Technical Leadership and Mentorship

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

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

Key Job Responsibilities

• Independently translate customer drawings and specifications into fully functional mechanical conveyor systems
• Optimize and deliver working mechanical system designs within budget, coordinating with other disciplines
• Own 3D modeling and clash detection management for project sub areas
• Produce complete 2D customer approval and installation layout drawings
• Perform and validate spatial analysis of clearance envelopes, egress pathways, etc.
• Execute system and component level calculations with minimal review needed
• Review and approve calculations performed by Level 4 engineers with assistance from senior engineers
• Engineer custom parts needed for non-standard design applications
• Create complete conveyor manifests meeting electrical and controls requirements
• Document all engineering decisions through complete installation files and clear instructions
• Oversee deliverables of junior engineers, ensuring quality and completeness
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers on complex design challenges with assistance from senior engineers
• Lead installation support and commissioning activities for your projects
• Develop engineers through hands-on mentorship and feedback

Qualifications

• Experience in Design/Innovation, research & development, manufacturing, process, industrial engineering, or related work
• Experience working with Material handling equipment (MHE)
• Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, REVIT, BIM 360, etc.)
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• Experience communicating clearly and concisely with leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
• Experience working independently with minimal supervision, or 2+ years of Amazon experience
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant work experience