Warehouse Engineer – Engineering & Automation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom, +2 more countries.

📋 Description

• Assist in facility engineering initiatives related to the design, construction, and enhancement of distribution facilities and processes.

• Collaborate with project managers and directors to create and execute material handling systems, operational processes, as well as new construction or renovations.

• Aid in the development of project charters and capital expenditure requests.

• Oversee the assigned project scope in accordance with project charter guidelines.

• Engage with material handling equipment, warehouse and business systems, building construction or modifications, and associated equipment and services.

• Conduct data analysis, establish design criteria, perform simulations, prepare RFPs, assess vendors, create AutoCAD 2D layouts, and manage site coordination.

• Provide support for construction oversight, testing, and the resolution of issues.

• Coordinate multiple workstreams with both internal teams and external resources.

• Develop and sustain engineering documentation, standard operating procedures, and distribution-center as-built drawings.

• Offer engineering insights into evaluations of operational and business process changes.

• Manage and report on budgets and timelines for the assigned scope.

• Issue purchase orders in compliance with company policy.

• Communicate updates on task status and any pending issues.

• Create supplier specifications and RFPs.

• Oversee engagement with consultants, outsourced resources, and vendors.

• Coordinate activities with project directors, senior project managers, and internal project teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, automation engineering, computer science, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience is required.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in enterprise systems, warehouse or supply chain applications, automation, controls, SCADA, or a related field is required.

• Proven knowledge, understanding, and experience in performing engineering tasks on projects associated with warehouse operations, warehouse design, warehouse and business systems, process improvement and standardization, and/or engineered labor standards.

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats.

• Capability to collaborate and work efficiently with individuals from diverse technical and business backgrounds.

• Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail.

• Tactful discretion when handling difficult or sensitive information.

• Strong presentation abilities, with the capacity to convey technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Proficiency in resolving issues effectively and efficiently.

• Expertise in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Access databases, Word, SIMIO or other simulation software, and AutoCAD.

• Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Benefit offerings outside the US may differ by country and will be aligned with local market practices.

• Equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation support.