Mechanical Engineer Buyout Equipment

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Full Time Sales Kennesaw, GA, US

5 days ago Requisition

WHO WE ARE

KNAPP brings new technology to warehouse automation.

The KNAPP Group is a global provider of intelligent automation solutions for intralogistics and manufacturing, specializing in the sectors healthcare, fashion/apparel, general retail, food retail, industry and service. We live and breathe automation. We, more than 8,000 employees of the KNAPP Group across over 60 locations worldwide, shaping the future-oriented intralogistics industry, are dedicated to making complexity simple.

One of KNAPP’s primary goals is to use continuous innovation to drive warehouse automation forward, always with the specific needs of the customers in mind. KNAPP Group’s unrelenting development activity is evident in everything from automated order picking systems and continuing refinement of container handling technology to its state-of-the-art, industry leading software solutions.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

The engineer is responsible for detailing and clarifying third party equipment with new or existing vendors. This position requires excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), strong analytical skills, and a fundamental knowledge of warehousing/distribution logistics concepts.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Primarily work on projects for final engineering (>90%)
  • Summarizing goals of the project with solution engineering and sales
  • Verify the requirements concerning technical feasibility
  • Determine if any developments on KNAPP side are necessary
  • Coordinate with other departments to ensure requirements are met and information is spread properly
  • Clarify if customer has additional requirements and if there are any additional codes that we need to comply with
  • Design workstations (KNAPP ones and buyouts)
  • Define the integration requirements of 3rd party equipment, which are in the scope of KNAPP or the customer
  • Conduct engineering according to KNAPP Standards
  • Evaluate project schedule, set priorities, and escalated issues
  • Hold regular engineering meetings with necessary parties
  • Verify and approve quotes or approval documents from vendors
  • If KNAPP material is necessary, determine, check, and release it into production
  • Create permit drawings/documents
  • Create installation documents and hand them over to installation team
  • Oversee 3rd party equipment installations (occasional)
  • Create as-built drawings and update project documents accordingly
    
    Ensure that final documents are saved in the accurate places
  • Help improve standards within the department to facilitate increases in engineering efficiency
• Occasionally work on projects in the sales phase (