Sr Engineering Project Manager - Warehouse Automation

Cardinal Health

4d•$105,100 - $150,100•Remote

About The Position

The Sr Engineering Project Manager - Warehouse Automation leads the end-to-end lifecycle of automated distribution and fulfillment initiatives—from initial data analysis, facility profiling, and solution design to physical implementation, commissioning, and operational integration. This role bridges technical engineering rigor with structured project management. You will analyze complex supply chain datasets to design high-density, high-throughput automated material handling solutions (e.g., AS/RS, AGVs/AMRs, sorters, GTP systems, WMS/WES integrations) while managing timelines, budgets, vendor execution, and cross-functional deliverables.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Systems Engineering or related engineering discipline preferred
8+ years of experience in warehouse design, material handling engineering, or automated supply chain project delivery preferred
In-depth knowledge of AS/RS, AGVs/AMRs, Goods-to-Person (GTP) systems, conveyor/sortation networks, print-and-apply, and WMS/WES/WCS system interactions preferred
Experience using CAD tools (AutoCAD, MicroStation)
Strong working knowledge of SQL, Python, or R for data analysis and decision support
Exposure to simulation/modeling software tools
Experience with project scheduling software (MS Project, Smartsheet)
Skilled at balancing operational demands, budget constraints, and engineering feasibility while managing executive and site-level expectations.

Nice To Haves

PMP, LSS Green/Black Belt certifications

Responsibilities

Analyze order history, SKU dimensions, velocity profiles, seasonal peaks, inventory turns, and order-structure patterns to establish baseline engineering parameters.
Translate data insights into scalable layout options, flow diagrams, and functional process designs (including receiving, putaway, picking, packing, and shipping).
Perform mathematical and physical modeling to evaluate equipment utilization, bottleneck analysis, labor requirements, and ROI for competing technology architectures.
Benchmark and select optimal material handling equipment (MHE) and automation technologies (e.g., AutoStore, Shuttle AS/RS, AMR fleets, pocket sorters, automated packaging lines).
Scope, plan, and execute multi-million-dollar warehouse automation projects from initial charter to final operational acceptance.
Develop work breakdown structures (WBS), Gantt schedules, and cost baselines. Track spending against CapEx budgets and manage scope variations proactively.
Identify technical, vendor, and operational risks early; build mitigation plans; and conduct onsite quality inspections during installation and testing phases.
Oversee system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), ramp-up strategies, and performance testing against contractually defined throughput benchmarks.
Draft technical specifications, functional requirements documents (FRD), and Statement of Work (SOW) packages for RFPs; evaluate vendor bids on technical merit and cost.
Serve as the primary engineering point of contact for external system integrators, OEM hardware vendors, and software partners (WMS/WCS/WES).
Collaborate with site operations, safety, maintenance, and IT teams to ensure operational readiness, ergonomics, safety compliance (OSHA/ANSI), and change management training.