Amazon
Mechanical Project Engineer, Design Engineering Quality
$94K–$160K
Nashville, TN +2 · Full-time · Posted Sep 23, 2026
- Location
- Nashville, TN
Atlanta, GA
Springdale, OH - Experience
- No general minimum years stated; one alternative specifies 2+ years of Amazon experience.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
About the job
Owns mechanical design and delivery of automated fulfillment and material-handling projects, from concept through installation, while reviewing and mentoring junior engineers.
What you'll do
- Develop mechanical layouts and 3D models, perform clash detection and engineering calculations, and produce approval and installation documentation.
- Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and construction teams; support site surveys, installation, commissioning, and resolution of field issues.
- Review and approve designs, calculations, and equipment orders, and mentor junior engineers to meet project standards and timelines.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
- Experience in design/innovation, research and development, manufacturing, process, industrial engineering, or related work.
- Experience working with Material handling equipment (MHE) and CAD software (AutoCAD, REVIT, BIM 360, etc.).
- Experience communicating with leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams, and working independently with minimal supervision or 2+ years of Amazon experience; complex-task experience or team-management experience.
Nice to have
- Experience with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, systems, and high-speed manufacturing.
- Experience in Lean process improvement, design-in-safety, or knowledge of industry safety and egress standards such as IBC and ANSI B11.19.
Pay
99,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually (base salary); 99,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually (base salary); 94,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
AutoCAD, REVIT, BIM 360, IBC, ANSI B11.19
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