Senior Industrial Engineer, Project Engineering - Remote US

DSV•Austin, TX

24d•$103,000 - $128,000•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Industrial Engineer supports projects implementing new and existing business, 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, while adhering to organizational requirements for safety, quality, and financial responsibility. For new or expanding business, the engineer validates customer requirements, develops solutions, and implements assigned project tasks. The engineer provides Project Managers with updates on estimated timing, task status, escalations, and scope changes. For warehouse consolidations, relocations, and new real estate projects, the engineer gathers and coordinates customer requirements for items such as electrical and data systems, IT equipment, material handling equipment, storage, automation, and regulatory or security certifications. The role also coordinates with general contractors on building-shell and property requirements within project scope. The position may support standardization, continuous improvement, vendor onboarding and budgeting, peer coaching, and internal and external collaboration. Engineering work may focus on new or existing distribution operations. The role can be performed remotely or onsite at a DSV location in the US or North America, with an expected travel range of 50%.

Requirements

Four-year degree; Industrial Engineering is preferred.
At least 6 years of experience in the logistics or supply chain industry.
At least 4 years of experience in warehousing solution implementation and design.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, Teams, and SharePoint.
Experience with AutoCAD LT.
Knowledge of WMS functional processes.
English reading, writing, and verbal skills.
Strong interpersonal communication skills, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Mature communication and facilitation skills to communicate effectively across organizational levels.
Strong writing skills and experience documenting design methodologies for logistics solutions and responses to RFPs.
Ability to travel as required; expected travel range is 50%.
Ability to perform the described physical duties, including lifting up to 40 pounds using proper procedures and standing for up to 8 hours per day.

Nice To Haves

Spanish language skills.
Knowledge of LMS, TMS, and YMS.
Experience working with end users, vendors, and clients.
Experience in a 3PL environment.
Six Sigma or Lean certification.
Experience with diverse business channels, including consumer products, retail, manufacturing support, and e-commerce.
Experience with warehouse solution projects of varying size, scope, and complexity, from design through implementation.
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, holistic 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 operational workflows, including 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 needed for operational start-up and long-term business objectives.
Manage vendor, supplier, contractor, and customer relationships during project execution.
Support implementation and integration of automation and material handling solutions within distribution and fulfillment operations.
Ensure solutions comply with customer requirements, safety standards, regulations, and industry best practices.
Coordinate multiple projects and priorities, identify risks, resolve issues, and drive project outcomes.
Prepare 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, develop solutions, and implement assigned tasks for new or expanding business.
Provide Project Managers with task estimates, status updates, escalations, and scope-change information.
Collect and coordinate customer requirements for warehouse consolidations, relocations, and real estate projects, including electrical, data, IT equipment, material handling equipment, storage, automation, and regulatory or security requirements.
Coordinate with general contractors on building-shell and property requirements within project scope.
Support standardization, continuous improvement, vendor onboarding and budgeting, peer coaching, and internal and external collaboration.