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Solution Design Project Engineer
KION Group. Review customer requirements, RFPs, and sales inputs to develop material handling and automation solutions .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in material handling systems, warehouse automation technologies, and systems engineering, with a strong focus on developing solutions, preparing cost estimates, and managing project risks. Proven ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and deliver high-quality engineering documentation and proposals.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Material Handling SystemsWarehouse Automation TechnologiesConstruction EstimatingSystems EngineeringValue Engineering
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Hard Skills
System Solutions DevelopmentCost EstimationRisk EvaluationControls ArchitectureMechanical Systems KnowledgeASRS/Unit Load SystemsConveyor SystemsSortation SystemsProject ManagementMechatronics
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCollaborationWritten CommunicationPresentation Skills
Tools & Technologies
WCSIntegrated Automation SolutionsProposal Development ToolsEngineering Software
Industry Keywords
Distribution Center OperationsChange Order QuotationsScope-of-Work SummariesContinuous ImprovementKnowledge Sharing
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Review customer requirements, RFPs, and sales inputs to develop material handling and automation solutions
- Develop system concepts, layouts, proposal drawings, and supporting documentation
- Apply knowledge of material handling systems, controls, WCS, and distribution center operations
- Prepare material lists, scope-of-work summaries, cost estimates, change order quotations, cost breakouts, and bridging analyses
- Develop quote requests, evaluate vendor proposals, and incorporate standard subsystems and technologies
- Evaluate solution alternatives and apply value engineering
- Identify assumptions, dependencies, and project risks and develop mitigation strategies
- Coordinate engineering activities, priorities, resources, and deliverables during the quotation phase
- Partner with Sales, Engineering, Controls, Software, Procurement, Operations, customers, and vendors
- Lead pricing reviews for assigned projects
- Support proposal development and customer presentations
- Ensure engineering deliverables meet quality expectations and established processes and standards
- Support transition from proposal to project execution
- Contribute to continuous improvement through value engineering, process enhancements, standardization, and knowledge sharing
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in material handling, warehouse automation, systems engineering, solution development, or a related technical field
- Experience in Construction Estimating, Project Management, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, Controls, Applications Engineering, or Industrial Engineering
- Strong knowledge of material handling systems, warehouse automation technologies, and distribution center operations
- Working knowledge of mechanical systems, controls architecture, WCS, and integrated automation solutions
- Experience developing system solutions, preparing estimates, evaluating risk, and applying value-engineering principles
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage priorities and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Experience with ASRS/unit load systems, bulk handling, monorail, structural systems, conveyor and sortation systems, including case, pallet, linear, and crossbelt applications
- Ability to travel up to 10%
- Additional travel may be required during the first 6–12 months for training
Benefits
Comp & perks- Career Development
- Competitive Compensation and Benefits
- Pay Transparency
- Global Opportunities
- Professional growth opportunities
- Opportunities to collaborate globally, develop your skills, and become a leader in automation
- Equal employment opportunities and protection from discrimination and harassment