Process Engineer - Associate

DP World•Carlisle, PA

About The Position

The Associate Process Engineer supports plant-level continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives using Lean standards and engineering analysis. The role includes analyzing work systems, developing or improving standards, supporting facility layouts, using simulation software, and maintaining tools that assess the impact of labor and operational changes. The engineer also prepares studies and reports, measures standard times, and serves as the main contact for capacity, process improvement, and standard-time inquiries. The position works closely with Operations, Account Management, Facilities, and Project Management to develop and implement business solutions. It manages engineering functions for assigned projects and activities, including budgets, processes, equipment, work standards, and facilities, and makes recommendations about purchasing or leasing capital equipment. DP World describes itself as a growing international organization focused on global trade, supply chain solutions, innovation, and inclusion. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. The company offers a market-competitive compensation package.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Research, or a related field, with a very strong background in engineering redesign and cost-savings initiatives.
Experience designing solutions in a logistics, warehousing, or manufacturing facility environment.
Experience supporting warehousing contracts with engineering expertise.
Highly developed computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, Visio or equivalent, and project management software.
Excel knowledge including pivot tables and familiarity with common formulas.
Proficiency in Access, including relational database creation, queries, forms, reports, macros, and functions.
Hands-on experience with supply chain applications such as WMS, TMS, OMS, and SCM.
Not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience in packaging and/or innovation.

Responsibilities

Apply Lean standards in daily assignments and analysis, including line balancing, PFEP, value stream mapping, Process FMEAs, control plans, engineering studies, and resource requirement sheets.
Support plant-level continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing work systems, developing standards or improving existing systems, contributing to functional layouts, and using simulation software.
Develop and update direct and indirect labor headcount analysis tools and prepare summary reports for Operations, IT, and Business Process Improvement initiatives.
Prepare engineering studies that reflect changing operational processes in operational and strategic calculations.
Measure standard time and support reductions in standard time while striving to eliminate waste.
Serve as the main point of contact for capacity, process improvement tasks, and standard-time inquiries.
Collaborate with Operations, Account Management, Facilities, and Project Management to develop and implement business solutions.
Manage the engineering function for assigned projects and activities, including engineering budgets, processes, equipment, work standards, and facilities.
Make recommendations and decisions regarding the purchase or lease of capital equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.