What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Mechanical Engineer position at Storage Solutions?
Description
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Department: Automaton
Location: Nashville, TN or Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Objectives
Storage Solutions is an established company in the Material Handling Industry. We are currently seeking applicants for the position of Senior Mechanical Engineer in Nashville. We are looking for a self-motivated individual with initiative to supplement our growing team.
Overall Responsibilities
At Storage Solutions, our greatest asset is our people. We have built a team of passionate intralogistics experts who collaborate and partner with distribution and fulfillment operations across North America and worldwide. We believe in providing tailored solutions for every square foot of an operation, and behind these solutions is a carefully selected team that shares our vision, culture, and core values.
We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive. When you join us, you become part of a family that values your growth, well-being, and contributions. Together, we innovate, solve challenges, and celebrate successes.
Additional Benefits
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Department: Automaton
Location: Nashville, TN or Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Objectives
Storage Solutions is an established company in the Material Handling Industry. We are currently seeking applicants for the position of Senior Mechanical Engineer in Nashville. We are looking for a self-motivated individual with initiative to supplement our growing team.
Overall Responsibilities
- Provide engineering for the implementation of projects within the automated material handling industry to meet each customer’s unique requirements.
- Work closely with Project Managers on implementing the full project lifecycle including design drawings and layouts, interfacing with suppliers, developing installation packages, and supporting installation.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently while meeting project schedules and budgets.
- Review customer specifications to ensure compliance.
- Use of AutoCAD software for compilation of drawings
- Perform engineering calculations to support design work.
- Participate in design review and customer review meetings.
- Conduct site inspections to validate proper installation of equipment (as needed).
- Support suppliers and subcontractor selections through quotation analysis.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts and ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Provide mentoring to other team members within the department.
- Support the continuous improvement of mechanical engineering standard documentation and procedures to improve the quality and efficiency of the Mechanical Engineering department.
- Take ownership of the assigned Mechanical Engineering responsibilities of a project to ensure success.
- Participation in risk assessment meetings.
- BS Mechanical Engineering or other relevant field or equivalent work experience.
- 8 years of relevant experience in standard design of relevant material handling equipment and general operational knowledge of distribution centers with a focus on automated warehouse technology.
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CET, NiC, HyCAD).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word and Excel).
- Must understand industry engineering concepts and practices.
- Ability to interact with all levels of management, clients, and vendors.
- Possess and maintain a high degree of safety awareness during the design phase.
- Technical understanding and primary experience in the processing of projects.
- Professional experience in a comparable position is desirable.
- Familiarity with Conveyor/Sortation, Goods-To-Person, AS/RS, AGVs, AMRs, Case & Piece Picking or Palletizing & Depalletizing Systems a plus.
- Attention to detail.
- Fast paced multi-tasker.
- Good organizational skills.
- Strong work ethic.
- Solution-oriented thinking and strength in communications.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently, retain a sense of urgency and meet strict timelines.
- Responding to communications and following up in a timely manner.
- Strong leadership and collaboration skills.
- Strong teamwork skills with a proven ability to interact and collaborate effectively with other disciplines to convey technical requirements and design considerations.
- Work Conditions
- Sitting in front of a computer for extended periods of time will be required.
- Traveling (minimal) as needed for project support including overnight travel for site visits and installation inspections.
At Storage Solutions, our greatest asset is our people. We have built a team of passionate intralogistics experts who collaborate and partner with distribution and fulfillment operations across North America and worldwide. We believe in providing tailored solutions for every square foot of an operation, and behind these solutions is a carefully selected team that shares our vision, culture, and core values.
We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive. When you join us, you become part of a family that values your growth, well-being, and contributions. Together, we innovate, solve challenges, and celebrate successes.
Additional Benefits
- Competitive Salary and Bonus Structure
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- 401K with Company Match
- Company HSA Contributions
- Professional Growth Opportunities