We are seeking a design expert and leader in operations engineering to join our team comprised of highly skilled engineers responsible for designing, building, and improving order fulfillment infrastructure in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

The successful candidate will be a highly experienced subject matter expertise in most or all of the following: distribution system design, MHE systems/applications, packaging automation, distribution processes, storage systems, MEP packages, fire systems, and HVAC systems. He/she must be a self-starter, possessing the ability to manage multiple complex projects and tasks simultaneously as well as being able to influence, negotiate and develop relationships at all levels of the organization. The candidate must be capable of engineering, designing, procuring for and commissioning large-scale, complex projects. Moreover, this individual will need to be adept at providing technical leadership and mentoring to site and corporate-based engineers. In addition, the candidate should have proven track record of working in high performance teams that deliver under high pressure.

Key Responsibilities include

- Provide engineering design leadership in the expansion and continuous improvement of Fulfillment Center network with specific emphasis on MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing) packages.

- Drive engineering Best Practices with respect to documentation, improvement of work methods, standards, safety, and ergonomics processes to ensure safe, low defect and effective processes through the economical use of materials, equipment and human capital.

- Offer sound guidance on technical issues using ROI, simulation, and other analytical techniques.

- Provide oversight for capital planning, capacity planning and distribution system design.

- Lead and coordinate design efforts between internal teams and external vendors to develop optimal solutions and standards.

- Create conceptual drawings, equipment specifications and bid documentation to facilitate a competitive bid environment.

- Provide frequent on-site monitoring and enforcement of installation schedules and vendor quality with vendors/subcontractors, inspect prospective and completed facilities in accordance with corporate standards and procedures, ensuring proper follow-up on punch lists and warranty work.

- Develop and manage budget and contract documents including RFPs, change order controls, purchase orders, and invoicing.

- Coordinate with local site management to ensure proper operator training, procedural compliance and maintenance practices are followed for new and existing equipment.

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline .

- Highly experienced in process design, data gathering, design and application of material handling equipment, MEP packages and large, complex integrated systems design.

- Minimum of five years of experience in distribution system design, MEP design with strong statistical analysis skills.

- Strong knowledge and experience with the major MEP packages

- Exposure to Lean Concepts, TOC, layout design, cost/benefit analysis, labor productivity analysis (time studies, standardized work), safety/ergonomic/human factors.

- Must demonstrate experience with large scale complex integrated system designs.

- Strong working knowledge of MS Excel, AutoCAD, MS Project, and SQL.

Position might require up to 40% travel.

Preferred Qualifications

- Master's Degree in Engineering (any field), Operations Management or Business Administration

- Discrete simulation software (AutoMOD, Arena, etc) experience desirable.

- Operations research and fulfillment/distribution center experience a plus

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