BPI Engineer

Syncreon • Detroit, MI

45d • Remote

About The Position

DP World is a growing global contract logistics provider with operations in over 40 countries at 95 separate sites within Automotive and Technology divisions. Our contract logistics business operates highly complex and technical 4-walled warehouses for our global 3PL & 4PL clients.
Would you like to be responsible for managing the Business Process Improvements (BPI) projects and associated objectives for relevant sites and operations in the Americas region? Are you able to achieve cost saving targets, meet agreed project deadlines and proactively manage customer and stakeholder expectations by following the BPI governance process? Then this is the job for you! Join our expanding team to help drive our organization to double digit year over year growth goals.
This is a home based remote role with required travel to all major contract logistics sites in the United States and Canada. This position does not offer sponsorship for employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in The United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience utilizing all of the following: 5S, Kaizen, JIT Delivery, Labor Balancing, Capacity studies, Time & Motion studies, Six Sigma methodologies, AutoCAD and MS Excel.
• Proficient in MS Office and Project Management software.
• Ability to travel to assist in launching new facilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and execute Engineering function(s) for assigned projects, including processes, equipment, work standards, and facilities.
• Support the application of lean principles and apply lean tools, including standardized work, 5S visual factory, total productive maintenance, time studies, and pull systems.
• Develop plant and process layouts, and improve existing layouts to maximize efficient use of space, equipment, and labor.
• Assist the Plant Manager and Engineering Manager to make informed decisions relating to the purchase of equipment, including forklifts, tooling, lift assists, generators, compressed air systems, racking, sweepers/scrubbers, compactors, and miscellaneous items pertaining to specific projects.
• Utilize 5S, Kaizan, JIT Delivery, Labor Balancing, Capacity studies, Time & Motion studies, Six Sigma methodologies, AutoCAD, MS Excel, project management, facility and process design, lean manufacturing concepts and material flow engineering.
• Obtain quotes, perform cost analysis, and manage contractors working on various installations and facility construction.
• Develop systems for maintenance of equipment and facilities.
• Institutionalize TPM methodology in accordance with corporate standards; assist with tracking the project capital budget and report ongoing status to the Project Manager and VP Engineering.
• Assist with training plant engineers hired to support the operational organization during plant launches.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees