Systems Design Project Engineer

UPS Supply Chain Solutions

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About The Position

This position manages construction projects of low to moderate complexity and risk, such as conveyor installations and facility modifications. The employee ensures adherence to contract documentation, scheduled timelines, and cost control parameters. The role may develop project documentation, including Request for Appropriation project scopes of work and estimates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.
• Flexible travel schedule, including weekends.
• Experience evaluating bid proposals.
• Experience designing solutions for process improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent in Industrial Engineering or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Completes the bid package process, including bid creation and evaluation, background checks, and bid awards, to select competitive bids and competent vendors for contracts.
• Requests and evaluates bids and proposals based on competitive bidding, background checks, and vendor competence, and recommends contract awards.
• Develops project schedules to ensure deadlines are met.
• Investigates mechanical breakdowns, such as conveyor system failures, operator errors, and system design flaws, to prevent decreased productivity and efficiency.
• Identifies construction process improvement opportunities and develops design solutions to optimize package flow efficiency.
• Evaluates budget performance, analyzes sources of surplus, and negotiates with vendors to prevent future changes to project scope.
• Maintains cost logs and project management checklists, processes invoices, and releases funds to contractors to document and facilitate project completion.
• Inspects construction materials and installations to ensure they meet UPS performance standards, repairs are completed on schedule, and quality materials are used.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time