Industrial Engineer, Project Engineering - Remote (US)

DSV•Austin, TX

25d•$83,000 - $104,000•Remote

About The Position

The Industrial Engineer supports projects implementing new and existing business, site consolidations and relocations, and automation solutions. The role also supports creating, validating, and applying tools and standards across the department and DSV, while following organizational requirements for safety, quality, and financial responsibility. The position may be remote or onsite at a DSV location in the US or North America, with expected travel of approximately 50%. Engineering work may focus on new or existing distribution operations, and successful candidates are described as natural self-starters. For new or expanding business, the engineer validates customer requirements, develops the overall solution, and implements assigned tasks. The engineer provides the Project Manager with updates on estimated timing, task status, escalations, and scope changes in line with DSV's project delivery approach. For warehouse consolidations, relocations, and new real estate projects, the engineer collects and consolidates requirements for relocated customers, including electrical, data, IT equipment, material handling equipment, storage, automation, and regulatory or security certifications. The role also works with general contractors on building shell and property requirements within project scope. Other work may include standards adherence and development, continuous improvement, vendor onboarding, budgeting support, and collaboration with internal and external partners. The role leads the design, development, and implementation of warehouse and distribution center solutions, including facility layouts, processes, equipment, technology, and automation. It supports project planning and delivery, procurement, stakeholder alignment, operational readiness, and continuous improvement across warehouse and fulfillment operations.

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 in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, Teams, and SharePoint.
Knowledge of WMS functional processes.
Proficiency with AutoCAD LT.
English reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and communication skills to communicate with all levels of the organization.
Strong writing skills, including experience documenting design methodologies for logistics solutions and responses to RFPs.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting up to 40 lbs. using proper procedures and standing for up to 8 hours per day.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of LMS, TMS, and YMS.
Spanish language skills.
Experience dealing with end users, vendors, and clients.
Experience in a 3PL environment.
Six Sigma or Lean certification.
Experience with diverse solutions across business channels such as consumer products, retail, manufacturing support, and e-commerce.
Experience with warehouse solution design and implementation projects of varying size, scope, 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 operational 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 in distribution and fulfillment operations.
Ensure solutions meet customer requirements, safety standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
Coordinate multiple projects and priorities, identify risks, resolve issues, and drive project outcomes.
Develop and deliver project updates, business cases, presentations, and recommendations to 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 warehouse and construction project activities, including travel, site assessments, commissioning, testing, and operational launches.
Travel as required for project implementations, customer engagements, and business initiatives.
Perform additional duties and special projects related to operational improvements, new business implementations, network expansions, and continuous improvement.
Validate customer requirements, create solutions, and implement assigned tasks for new or expanding business.
Provide Project Managers with updates about estimated timing, task status, escalations, and scope changes.
Collect and consolidate customer requirements for warehouse consolidation, relocation, or new real estate projects, including equipment, infrastructure, automation, and regulatory or security needs.
Coordinate with general contractors on building shell and property requirements within project scope.
Support standardization, continuous improvement, vendor onboarding, and budgeting.