Director, Project Engineering

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Oversee, mentor, monitor, report on, and guide the Project Engineering team.

• Assist with the construction of Greenfield facilities, migration of Brownfield clients, and deployment of technology.

• Collaborate with Solutions Design, Project Management & Training, Global Group Real Estate, Automations & Integration, IT, Operations, HR, and Quality teams.

• Confirm space, capital needs, transition expenses, IT solutions and costs, and staffing necessities prior to facility transitions.

• Monitor project compliance, process adherence, and cost management.

• Track all projects and provide updates and guidance to management.

• Supply project engineering resources for qualified implementations related to facilities and technology.

• Create, update, and manage project management tools.

• Define the scopes of implementation projects in accordance with the Contract Logistics Project Approach.

• Enhance new facility processes by applying lessons learned.

• Travel to sites and offer operational support as required.

• Foster the development of the team in leadership, skills, unity, and communication.

• Oversee and make decisions regarding new site modifications, including racking design, slotting, capital expenditures, MHE, and modification costs.

• Engage with team members, operational partners, and vendors.

• Utilize data to assess issues and provide solutions.

• Deliver bi-weekly project updates and early notifications of potential issues.

• Act as backup for the Senior Director of Engineering.

• Perform performance evaluations and manage Workday requirements.

• Prepare annual department budgets.

• Supervise engineering managers and engineers.

• Offer regular performance feedback and opportunities for professional development.

⛳️ Requirements

• A four-year engineering degree is essential.

• At least 10 years of relevant job experience.

• Experience in a 3PL environment.

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Project, Excel, Visio, AutoCAD LT, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Understanding of WMS functionality.

• Willingness to travel by plane and automobile.

• Capability to lift, carry, push, and pull weights between 21 and 50 pounds.

• A preferred degree in Industrial Engineering.

• Experience interacting with end users, vendors, and clients.

• Familiarity with a matrix reporting environment.

• Over 8 years of implementation experience in a 3PL setting.

• Exposure to both Brownfield and Greenfield projects.

• Six Sigma / Lean certifications are desirable.

• Experience in e-commerce, including the startup of small to large-volume warehouses.

• Knowledge of warehouse automation applications, such as Pick to Light, automated sortation, voice pick, and conveyor design.

• PMP certification is advantageous.

• Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.

• Strong mathematical skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Base salary range of $155,000.00 to $195,000.00 annually.

• Comprehensive benefits offerings, including eligibility, coverage options, and plan details available through the DSV Benefits Showcase.

• Commitment to equal employment opportunities and support for reasonable accommodations.