Mechanical Project Engineer Jobs in Ohio
Mechanical Project Engineer jobs in Ohio are active across the state's manufacturing, aerospace, energy, and industrial automation sectors, with openings from entry-level project support roles through senior engineers leading complex capital programs. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati account for the largest share of postings, where companies like Parker Hannifin, Procter & Gamble, and Honda of America have deep, lasting engineering operations. The most in-demand specialties are HVAC and MEP systems, industrial equipment design, and energy infrastructure project delivery. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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DESCRIPTION
In this role, you will own and execute the mechanical design of automated fulfillment center projects, taking full responsibility for project subsystems from concept through installation. You will work independently on most tasks while collaborating with cross-functional teams, provide direct oversight and mentorship to junior engineers, ensuring their work meets project standards and helping them develop their technical capabilities.
Job Functions:
Mechanical Design and Engineering (Primary Focus: Execution + Oversight):
- Own and develop sub system layouts for automated material handling systems with minimal oversight
- Independently select and specify conveyor types, third-party equipment, and systems to meet project requirements
- Coordinate with electrical, controls, and structural engineers to ensure integrated design solutions
- Deliver complete 3D models and manage clash detection for entire project areas
- Execute and manage mechanical engineering deliverables, schedules, and quality standards
- Coordinate with construction teams to resolve layout conflicts and ensure efficient installation
- Lead communication with on-site construction teams, making decisions to address field issues
- Produce complete installation packages ready for construction use
- Monitor progress of engineers on the sub system team and ensure deliverables meet project timelines
- Enter and peer review orders for mechanical equipment ensuring accurate and timely releases to manufacturing.
- Perform and validate all system and component calculations independently (throughput, motor power, belt pull, structural loads)
- Engineer solutions for custom parts and non-standard applications
- Directly mentor and guide engineers on technical approaches, design standards, and problem-solving methods
- Review and approve work of junior engineers, providing constructive feedback and technical direction
- Assign appropriate project tasks to team members based on their skill level and development needs
- Teach best practices and help junior engineers build their technical capabilities
- Ensure and validate that mechanical designs meet all safety, regulatory, and performance standards
- Review engineering calculations, designs and equipment orders for accuracy and completeness before submission
- Identify and resolve design issues proactively during all project phases
- Drive improvements based on lessons learned and apply to current work
- Make technical decisions with input from senior engineers as needed and document rationale for installation teams
If you're a driven Mechanical Engineer who thrives on delivering complex projects while developing others, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team and play a crucial role in shaping the future of Amazon's fulfillment network.
Key job responsibilities
- Independently translate customer drawings and specifications into fully functional mechanical conveyor systems
- Optimize and deliver working mechanical system designs within budget, coordinating with other disciplines
- Own 3D modeling and clash detection management for project sub areas
- Produce complete 2D customer approval and installation layout drawings
- Perform and validate spatial analysis of clearance envelopes, egress pathways, etc.
- Execute system and component level calculations with minimal review needed
- Review and approve calculations performed by Level 4 engineers with assistance from senior engineers
- Engineer custom parts needed for non-standard design applications
- Apply safety regulations and ergonomic standards
- Create complete conveyor manifests meeting electrical and controls requirements
- Document all engineering decisions through complete installation files and clear instructions
- Oversee deliverables of junior engineers, ensuring quality and completeness
- Provide technical guidance to junior engineers on complex design challenges with assistance from senior engineers
- Travel to sites to conduct surveys, audits, and resolve field issues
- Lead installation support and commissioning activities for your projects
- Develop engineers through hands-on mentorship and feedback
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in Design/Innovation, research & development, manufacturing, process, industrial engineering, or related work
- Experience working with Material handling equipment (MHE)
- Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, REVIT, BIM 360, etc.)
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
- Experience communicating clearly and concisely with leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
- Experience working independently with minimal supervision, or 2+ years of Amazon experience
- Experience completing complex tasks quickly with little to no guidance and react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround, or experience managing teams
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of concepts like system architecture, optimization, system dynamics, system analysis, statistical analysis, reliability analysis, and decision making
- Experience with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems and high-speed manufacturing
- Experience in process improvement projects using Lean methodologies
- Experience with design-in-safety
- Experience with industry safety and egress standards such as IBC and ANSI B11.19
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, GA, Atlanta - 99,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, OH, SPRINGDALE - 99,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, TN, Nashville - 94,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
In this role, you will own and execute the mechanical design of automated fulfillment center projects, taking full responsibility for project subsystems from concept through installation. You will work independently on most tasks while collaborating with cross-functional teams, provide direct oversight and mentorship to junior engineers, ensuring their work meets project standards and helping them develop their technical capabilities.
Job Functions:
Mechanical Design and Engineering (Primary Focus: Execution + Oversight):
- Own and develop sub system layouts for automated material handling systems with minimal oversight
- Independently select and specify conveyor types, third-party equipment, and systems to meet project requirements
- Coordinate with electrical, controls, and structural engineers to ensure integrated design solutions
- Deliver complete 3D models and manage clash detection for entire project areas
- Execute and manage mechanical engineering deliverables, schedules, and quality standards
- Coordinate with construction teams to resolve layout conflicts and ensure efficient installation
- Lead communication with on-site construction teams, making decisions to address field issues
- Produce complete installation packages ready for construction use
- Monitor progress of engineers on the sub system team and ensure deliverables meet project timelines
- Enter and peer review orders for mechanical equipment ensuring accurate and timely releases to manufacturing.
- Perform and validate all system and component calculations independently (throughput, motor power, belt pull, structural loads)
- Engineer solutions for custom parts and non-standard applications
- Directly mentor and guide engineers on technical approaches, design standards, and problem-solving methods
- Review and approve work of junior engineers, providing constructive feedback and technical direction
- Assign appropriate project tasks to team members based on their skill level and development needs
- Teach best practices and help junior engineers build their technical capabilities
- Ensure and validate that mechanical designs meet all safety, regulatory, and performance standards
- Review engineering calculations, designs and equipment orders for accuracy and completeness before submission
- Identify and resolve design issues proactively during all project phases
- Drive improvements based on lessons learned and apply to current work
- Make technical decisions with input from senior engineers as needed and document rationale for installation teams
If you're a driven Mechanical Engineer who thrives on delivering complex projects while developing others, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team and play a crucial role in shaping the future of Amazon's fulfillment network.
Key job responsibilities
- Independently translate customer drawings and specifications into fully functional mechanical conveyor systems
- Optimize and deliver working mechanical system designs within budget, coordinating with other disciplines
- Own 3D modeling and clash detection management for project sub areas
- Produce complete 2D customer approval and installation layout drawings
- Perform and validate spatial analysis of clearance envelopes, egress pathways, etc.
- Execute system and component level calculations with minimal review needed
- Review and approve calculations performed by Level 4 engineers with assistance from senior engineers
- Engineer custom parts needed for non-standard design applications
- Apply safety regulations and ergonomic standards
- Create complete conveyor manifests meeting electrical and controls requirements
- Document all engineering decisions through complete installation files and clear instructions
- Oversee deliverables of junior engineers, ensuring quality and completeness
- Provide technical guidance to junior engineers on complex design challenges with assistance from senior engineers
- Travel to sites to conduct surveys, audits, and resolve field issues
- Lead installation support and commissioning activities for your projects
- Develop engineers through hands-on mentorship and feedback
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in Design/Innovation, research & development, manufacturing, process, industrial engineering, or related work
- Experience working with Material handling equipment (MHE)
- Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, REVIT, BIM 360, etc.)
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
- Experience communicating clearly and concisely with leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
- Experience working independently with minimal supervision, or 2+ years of Amazon experience
- Experience completing complex tasks quickly with little to no guidance and react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround, or experience managing teams
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of concepts like system architecture, optimization, system dynamics, system analysis, statistical analysis, reliability analysis, and decision making
- Experience with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems and high-speed manufacturing
- Experience in process improvement projects using Lean methodologies
- Experience with design-in-safety
- Experience with industry safety and egress standards such as IBC and ANSI B11.19
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, GA, Atlanta - 99,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, OH, SPRINGDALE - 99,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, TN, Nashville - 94,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
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Mechanical Project Engineer Job Market in Ohio
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Education
- Automotive
- Manufacturing
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mechanical project engineer jobs across Ohio.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
- Professional Engineer license in Ohio or eligibility to obtain one preferred for senior roles
- Three or more years of project engineering experience in manufacturing or industrial settings
- Proficiency with CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or CATIA
- Demonstrated ability to manage project schedules, budgets, and cross-functional teams
- Familiarity with Ohio building codes, ASME standards, and relevant industry safety regulations
Mechanical Project Engineer Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mechanical project engineer in Ohio?
The standard path begins with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET-accredited program, followed by the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to earn an Engineer in Training designation through the Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors. After gaining qualifying experience, you can pursue full Professional Engineer licensure in Ohio. Many employers hire at the project engineer level before licensure, but PE credentials strengthen advancement prospects significantly.
How much do mechanical project engineers make in Ohio?
Mechanical project engineers in Ohio earn a median of about $99,100 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $69,160 for the lowest 10% to over $138,020 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire mechanical project engineers in Ohio?
Employers hiring mechanical project engineers in Ohio right now include Jobot, Amazon, and K2M Design, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Ohio's concentration of automotive suppliers, aerospace manufacturers, and large consumer goods companies means demand for project engineers is spread across both major metros and mid-size industrial communities throughout the state.
Which Ohio cities have the most mechanical project engineer jobs?
Columbus, Cleveland, and Maumee have the most mechanical project engineer openings in Ohio. Columbus anchors the list through its large defense contractors and growing industrial base, while Cleveland's manufacturing and energy sector draws consistent demand, and Cincinnati benefits from the presence of major corporations like Procter & Gamble and numerous aerospace suppliers clustered in the southwest corner of the state.
Are there remote mechanical project engineer jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they're rare. Mechanical project engineering is heavily hands-on, requiring site visits, equipment inspections, and direct coordination with fabrication or construction teams, so fully remote work is uncommon in this field. About 33% of mechanical project engineer openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate on planning, specification writing, and project controls tasks rather than field or lab work.
How can I get hired as a mechanical project engineer in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a co-op or new graduate rotational program at a large Ohio manufacturer. Companies like Parker Hannifin, Honda of America, and major utilities in the state run structured early-career engineering programs that place graduates into project support roles. Adjacent roles such as manufacturing engineer, process engineer, or field service engineer also serve as common stepping stones. Completing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam early and building a project portfolio through senior capstone or co-op work gives candidates a clear edge over others at the same experience level.
Where can I find and apply to mechanical project engineer jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to mechanical project engineer jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings across the state's manufacturing, aerospace, energy, and industrial sectors. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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