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About the Role

The Senior Manager, Project Engineering is responsible for providing design oversight aligned with engineering standards, managing request for pricing, coordinating automation deployments, and providing execution support for projects tied to existing or expanding business implementations in the United States. This role drives the development of facility layout, storage media, and flow designs, paired with appropriate equipment supporting the Concept of Operations. The delivered detailed design must meet customer and internal organizational requirements for Safety, Quality, and Productivity. The Senior Manager, Project Engineering will oversee Industrial Engineers with the physical implementation of the design adhering to scope, timeline, and budget requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide design oversight aligned with current engineering standards.
Manage and coordinate request for pricing efforts.
Coordinate automation deployments in conjunction with the Automation director.
Provide execution support for projects tied to existing or expanding business implementations in the United States.
Drive the development of designs for overall facility layout, storage media, and flow paired with appropriate equipment supporting the Concept of Operations.
Oversee Industrial Engineers with the physical implementation of the design adhering to scope, timeline, and budget requirements.
Lead the team of Industrial Engineers in successfully qualifying new solutions and quantifying business requirements.
Assess existing sites, develop process design, and create efficient facility designs utilizing technology where applicable.
Oversee vendor selections and procurement execution, and vendor management.
Manage all other related implementation/upfit tasks and support decommissioning tasks of existing sites.
Drive engineering standards and lead the delivery of project engineering scope.
Guide and develop the team of Industrial Engineers.
Validate business requirements, develop detail process flows, and confirm the Concept of Operations with Operations and Automation & Integration teams.
Provide facility design oversight through driving efficient and effective layout, flow, work areas, and storage media.
Plan and track work content for engineers, manage project assignments, and forecast bandwidth via annual staff planning.
Support alignment of DSV documented warehouse standards to support new business implementations and existing business various scopes.
Ensure all distribution system functionality is configured to optimize performance (e.g., WMS, LMS).
Leverage MS Project or Smart Sheets to plan, schedule, coordinate and problem solve effectively.
Develop the team to provide the detailed tasks required for successful implementation to the Project Manager.
Identify and drive the procurement of all necessary capital expense items to support successful launch of operation.
Prepare Design Criteria documents.
Coordinate the efforts of senior and junior engineers, providing mentoring, coaching, counseling, and development.
Maintain CAD version control and current scope specifics throughout the project lifecycle.
Engage appropriate vendors to assess design elements, including consultants.
Lead all RFQs – Rack, Furniture, Technology, Signage, etc.
Create budgetary considerations with director and project manager.
Develop continuous improvement processes and culture to advance the overall standard and program.
Act as the company representative with vendors and suppliers during project execution.

Requirements

Comfortable designing & implementing/upfitting large complex distribution centers.
Superior communication skills, including the proven ability to effectively manage a team, influence and negotiate with external/internal business partners.
Experience dealing with end users, vendors and clients.
Experience in 3PL environment.
Ability to travel up to 50%.
Four-year degree is basic requirement (Industrial Engineering preferred).
Minimum of 5 years Logistics/Supply Chain Industry experience.
7+ years' experience in warehousing or industrial design.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Vizio.
Knowledge of WMS functionality.
English (reading, writing, verbal), Spanish a plus.
Interpersonal communication and language skills (e.g., listening to others, speaking to others, reading, writing).
Mature communication skills to communicate to all levels in the organization.
Six Sigma / Lean Certifications (Preferred).
E-commerce experience including starting up small to large volume warehouses (Preferred).
Experience in warehouse automation applications (Pick to Light, Automated Sortation, Voice Pick, conveyor design, etc.) (Preferred).
Good mathematical skills.
Ability to Lift/Carry and Push/Pull 21-50 pounds.
Ability to Reach above shoulder, reach outward, squat, or kneel.
Ability to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear.
Ability to use computer and telephone equipment.
Specific vision requirements include close vision and distance vision.
Must be able to travel by plane and automobile.

Skills

Project Engineering
Design Oversight
Request for Pricing
Automation Deployment
Facility Layout Design
Storage Media Design
Flow Design
Equipment Specification
Concept of Operations
Safety Standards
Quality Standards
Productivity Standards
Project Implementation
Scope Management
Timeline Management
Budget Management
Team Management
Influencing
Negotiation
Business Requirements Qualification
Site Assessment
Process Design
Facility Design
Technology Application
Vendor Selection
Procurement Execution
Vendor Management
Implementation Tasks
Upfit Tasks
Decommissioning Tasks
Engineering Standards
Project Engineering Scope Delivery
Team Development
Business Requirements Validation
Process Flow Development
Concept of Operations Confirmation
Warehouse Standards Alignment
Operational Detail
Functional Flow
Operational Specifications
Distribution System Configuration
WMS Functionality
LMS Functionality
MS Project
Smart Sheets
Design Criteria Documentation
Mentoring
Coaching
Counseling
CAD Version Control
Scope Specifics Maintenance
Vendor Engagement
RFQ Leadership
Budgetary Considerations
Continuous Improvement
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Vizio
Six Sigma
Lean
E-commerce
Warehouse Automation
Pick to Light
Automated Sortation
Voice Pick
Conveyor Design
Mathematical Skills
Lifting
Carrying
Pushing
Pulling
Reaching
Squatting
Kneeling
Fingering
Handling
Feeling
Stooping
Talking
Hearing
Computer Equipment Use
Telephone Equipment Use
Close Vision
Distance Vision
Travel by Plane
Travel by Automobile

Location

USA - VIRTUAL - US Texas

Work Type

Full Time

Experience Level

Senior Manager
5+ years Logistics/Supply Chain Industry experience
7+ years warehousing or industrial design experience

Education Level

Four-year degree (Industrial Engineering preferred)

Benefits

Information regarding DSV’s benefits offerings, including eligibility, coverage options, and plan details, is available through the DSV Benefits Showcase.
Benefits, programs, and eligibility may vary by location and division in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

About the Company

In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics.
DSV adds value to customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods.
DSV works every day from its many offices in over 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world.
DSV's reach is global yet its presence is local and close to its customers.
Working at DSV means playing in a different league.
As a global leader in transport and logistics, DSV has been on an extraordinary journey of growth.
With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, DSV works every day to offer solid services and meet customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals.
DSV aims to shape the future of logistics.
DSV's ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action.
DSV values inclusivity, embraces different cultures and respects the dignity and rights of every individual.

Equal Opportunity

DSV is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
If you require special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with DSV, please contact Human Resources at hr@us.dsv.com.
If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration.
DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.