Program Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the engineering strategy, design, and standards for a specific customer or program.

• Act as the engineering authority for the program from the RFP or concept stage through to the as-built submission.

• Provide guidance to engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle to ensure proper equipment, specifications, value engineering, and standardization are maintained.

• Estimate engineering efforts for bids and assist in pre-contract project planning.

• Organize program team resources and necessary skills in collaboration with Engineering Leadership.

• Support project transitions from the pre-contract phase to the post-contract phase.

• Participate in relevant internal and external meetings.

• Manage and comprehend all facets of customer specifications, including conveyor, structural, and safety requirements.

• Educate engineers and team members on customer requirements, standards, and specifications.

• Travel to job sites and customer offices as required, estimated at 10–15%.

• Serve as a liaison between DCS and the customer regarding specification inquiries and escalate any internal project conflicts.

• Offer management insights during customer strategy discussions.

• Collaborate with the customer’s engineering team to understand, enhance, and implement new designs.

• Work together with Program and Account Managers and various engineering disciplines throughout the project stages.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience).

• Over 5 years of experience in integrating material handling system solutions.

• Comprehensive understanding of the customer’s conveyance systems and engineering requirements.

• Familiar with the complete lifecycle of the design and installation/integration process.

• Proficient in AutoCAD.

• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Capable of tailoring communication to internal teams, clients, and management.

• Ability to independently drive initiatives.

• Competent in working with minimal supervision and under high-level project guidance.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salaries.

• Health benefits.

• 401K program with a 100% match on contributions up to 5%.

• Participation in the Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program.

• Flexible PTO.

• Flexibility and autonomy in the workplace.

• Casual work environment.

• Opportunities for community outreach projects.

• Company events.

• Access to a snack wall.