Industrial Engineer - Launch Automation

Industrial Engineer - Launch Automation

Do you feel energized from designing, running, testing and upgrading engineering systems and processes? Then the Industrial Engineer Launch & Automation is the job for you! This role will be responsible for supporting the company's future and existing operations, meeting project deadlines and proactively manage customer and stakeholder expectations by following the Launch Engineering governance process in the Americas' region. As a Launch Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring that technologies and processes are running as planned, having access to all tools, and collaborating with solutions and operations teams. You will also help lead and shape the design of our solutions as someone with a strong technical background in warehouse automation, and you will have a significant impact on our technology and engineering decisions. You will assist us in developing a strong culture, facilitating automation implementation, and working with us to constantly improve the way we work.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Logistics, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical or Automation)
• Experience in Greenfield/Brownfield facility launches
• Utilizes pre-determined motion time system tools (such as MOST or MTM)
• Experience in agile project management
• Experience in implementing WCS / WES
• Ability to travel 70-80%
• Preferred: PMP Certification
• Experience with automation equipment including computer / Machine vision, Robotics, sortation, conveyance, and autonomous robots etc...
• Solid understanding of Control system along with IT – OT convergence
• Bilingual candidate (Spanish, English)

Experience:

• 7-10 years' experience overseeing the launch activities in preparation for production, including workflow, cell layouts and trial runs

About the Role:

• 50% - Partners with Solutions Engineering team and acts as SME to execute a successful, on-time, on-budget launch and implementation of new content on the manufacturing floor to achieve the stated build objective (achieve PPAP, complete run at rate, build DV/PV parts, trial run, etc).
• 20% - Serves as Engineering SME in terms of standards design, implementation, adoption, future development, and execution at each site. Develop & write process documents, flowcharts & review all standards to ensure SOPs and standards accurately reflect the unique operations at a given site.
• 10% - Drive continuous process improvement, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional operational and development teams to solve problems and implement new solutions
• 10% - Closely collaborate with other teams to coordinate successful and timely launch activities, including owning kickoff meetings, discovery, UAT, and go-live processes
• 5% Support development of risk mitigation actions and prove out plans to support quality launch.
• 5% - Work with the Solutions Engineering team incorporate any improvements into future solutions in response to lessons learned made during launch.

Responsible for the management and leadership of an engaged team, promoting collaboration and ensuring that each is developed and evaluated against goals and objectives which are aligned, specific, measurable, attainable yet challenging, realistic and time bound. Act as an ambassador for DP World at all times when working; promoting and demonstrating positive behaviours in harmony with DP World's Principles, values and culture; ensuring the highest level of safety is applied in all activities; understanding and following DP World's Code of Conduct and Ethics policies.

Compensation:

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

About DP World:

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world's trade flow better, changing what's possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that's fit for the future. We're rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave. We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what's possible.