Industrial Engineer, Project Engineering

DSV•Columbus, OH

1d•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Industrial Engineer supports projects involving new and existing business implementations, site consolidations and relocations, and automation solutions. The role also supports the creation, validation, and use of tools and standards across the department and DSV. Work must follow DSV requirements for safety, quality, and financial responsibility. For new or expanding business, the engineer validates customer requirements, develops the overall solution, and implements assigned tasks. The engineer provides project managers with updates on task estimates, status, escalations, and scope changes. For warehouse consolidations, relocations, and new real estate projects, the role gathers customer requirements related to such areas as electrical systems, data, IT equipment, material handling equipment, storage, automation, and regulatory or security certifications, and coordinates with general contractors on building and property requirements. The position may also support standardization, continuous improvement, vendor onboarding, budgeting, and internal and external partnerships. Engineering work may focus on new or existing distribution operations. Expected travel is 50%.

Requirements

Four-year degree; Industrial Engineering is preferred.
At least 2 years of experience in the logistics or supply-chain industry.
At least 1 year of experience in warehouse solution implementation and design.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, Teams, and SharePoint.
AutoCAD LT skills.
Knowledge of WMS functional processes.
English reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills, including the ability to communicate with all organizational levels.
Strong writing skills and experience documenting design methodologies for logistics solutions and RFP responses.
Ability to perform the physical demands described, including lifting up to 40 pounds and standing for up to 8 hours per day.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of LMS, TMS, and YMS.
Spanish language skills.
Experience working with end users, vendors, and clients.
Experience in a third-party logistics (3PL) environment.
Six Sigma or Lean certification.
Experience across business channels such as consumer products, retail, manufacturing support, and e-commerce.
Experience with warehouse solution projects of varying sizes, scopes, and complexity.
Experience with warehouse automation applications such as pick-to-light, goods-to-person, automated sortation, AMR, AGV, and conveyor design.
Experience supporting business requirements document creation, detailed design, procurement, and vendor management for project implementations.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and implementation of warehouse and distribution center solutions, including facility layouts, operational processes, and equipment selection.
Analyze and optimize workflows for inbound, putaway, replenishment, picking, packing, shipping, and value-added services.
Define facility, process, and equipment requirements and align stakeholders on final solution designs.
Support the design and implementation of warehouse technologies and distribution systems, including WMS and related platforms.
Develop implementation plans, schedules, and task lists with project managers and cross-functional stakeholders.
Identify, evaluate, and procure capital equipment and other assets for operational start-up and long-term business objectives.
Manage vendor, supplier, contractor, and customer relationships throughout project execution.
Support implementation and integration of automation and material-handling solutions.
Ensure solutions comply with customer requirements, safety standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
Coordinate multiple projects and priorities, identify risks, resolve issues, and drive project outcomes.
Prepare project updates, business cases, presentations, and recommendations for leadership, customers, and executive stakeholders.
Collaborate with operations, engineering, IT, construction, and external partners to support project execution and operational readiness.
Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and supply-chain solutions to improve operational performance and design standards.
Support project work in warehouse and construction environments, including travel, site assessments, commissioning, testing, and operational launches.
Perform additional duties and special projects related to operational improvements, new business implementations, network expansions, and continuous improvement.
Collect and collate customer requirements for warehouse relocations and coordinate with general contractors on building-shell and property requirements within project scope.
Support standardization, continuous improvement, vendor onboarding, budgeting, and internal and external collaboration.