Mechanical Engineer, D&F

About the Team: 

Operations Engineering at DCS encompasses Project and Mechanical Engineers that perform all engineering activities from receipt of contract through commissioning and close-out of a project.  We pride ourselves on creativity, problem-solving, solid engineering techniques, and getting stuff done.  

About the Role:

As a Mechanical Engineer, Distribution and Fulfillment you’ll apply your knowledge of engineering principles and materials to detail all aspects of material handling systems. You will be responsible for creating drawing sets that communicate the design to all stakeholders, including customers during firm engineering, building officials for permitting, and suppliers and subcontractors for their design and installation. You will contribute to a project team and report to an engineering manager. You will periodically take an active role in person when working with customers during design. We’ll appreciate your methodical approach, solid technical know-how, and attention to detail in your work. 

In this role, you will…

• Review and apply customer specifications to design


• Review architectural and other drawings against conveyance design to check for interferences and ensure clearance requirements are met


• Participate in firm engineering meetings with the customers and suppliers; may lead technical discussion during these meetings


• Support in person meetings with customers or vendors near the DCS office (Franklin, TN) and occasionally in a customer’s office or job site


• Produce detailed mechanical installation drawings


• Create detailed Bills of Material for purchasing equipment


• Create point load drawings when required


• Verify calculations, such as horsepower and throughput


• Work with vendors to review equipment drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with customer requirements


• Provide technical guidance during detailed design to best industry standards


• Produce and/or compile installation details, including supplier installation drawings and manuals, for the field


• Travel to job sites to verify field conditions


• Report drawing status to the Project Engineer as required maintaining the project schedule


• Create and maintain CAD files


• Review and create as-built drawings


• May occasionally design parts or platforms required for material handling system


• Provide other required engineering tasks as necessary


• Work a hybrid office schedule with an average of three days per week in the DCS office (Franklin, TN).

We’re excited about you because…

• You have a BS in a technical discipline (ME, EE, other engineering/CAD)


• You have 4-6 years of experience with projects in the distribution and fulfillment space


• You have 4+ years of MHE execution design experience [with a focus on Amazon]


• You have a solid knowledge of drafting & design standards


• You excel in collaborative in person environment as well as a remote setting, and are excited to be a part of our local team of experts


• You’re proficient in AutoCAD & and have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite


• You’re flexible and able to transition between several projects


• You possess excellent written and spoken communication skills


• You understand that the details make the big picture work, and like working in the details


• You’re more excited about the success of your team than your own personal success

This job description is not exhaustive. Other duties may be assigned as needed, and responsibilities may evolve to support the business and employee experience.

About Us:    

Conveyor may be in our name, but it’s only part of what we do. DCS was founded in 1982 and has grown to serve major clients in multiple industries by providing material handling, full-scale warehouse operations and conveyor design solutions that are custom crafted for their need. We don’t sell ready-made systems - we build relationships that empower us to craft custom solutions together. It’s the teamwork approach, sharing ideas and building upon them, that produces the best results.    

And DCS is committed to creating an extraordinary employment experience for our team. We work like crazy to hire and develop great people, build relationships, and ensure that the programs and services we offer our team are among the best in the business- from a killer snack wall and casual work environment to flexible PTO and opportunities to give back within the community.

More reasons to join our team:    

• We pride ourselves in our family-like culture and casual, but focused, work environment    


• We offer competitive salaries and health benefits    


• Our 401K program includes a 100% match up to 5%    


• Participation in our Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program    


• We offer our employees flexibility and autonomy    


• We do community outreach projects throughout the year    


• We know how to throw company events    


• We work hard, but we also know how to have fun - darts, anyone?

Individuals seeking employment at Designed Conveyor Systems are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Accommodation is available to applicants with a disability condition, when applying, testing, or interviewing for a position. Please let us know if you need accommodation.