Director, Engineering

Overview

At GXO, we are looking for a Director of Engineering who will provide leadership in both program and project management. The role leverages engineering skill sets to drive processes and deployment through planning and execution.

• Handle and develop Engineering and Project Management staff; provide expertise to support a diverse group of technical professionals.
• Provide technical leadership and direction on complex technology implementations and startups, including equipment life cycle and required enablement.
• Direct the implementation of new equipment and technology, including infrastructure, installation, commissioning and startup readiness.
• Provide program management leadership with leading‑edge technology vendors.
• Manage the documentation and procedures to successfully launch new technology and transition to a sustainable operation.
• Research expenses and assess correlations with earlier cost and future price direction.
• Handle schedules, equipment build and delivery, coordinate with vendor teams, and drive continuous improvement and innovation with startups, operational improvements and technology features.
• Lead and mentor engineering and technical professionals in all aspects of their responsibilities.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience.
• 7 years of engineering and leadership experience.
• Lean methodology and AutoCAD experience.
• Experience directing root cause analysis activities, supporting process development and documentation.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field, or a master’s degree.
• Availability to travel domestically up to 75% of the time.
• 7 years of engineering project management leadership experience, including field expertise.
• 10 years of engineering leadership or operational experience in a manufacturing, distribution or warehousing environment.
• Ability to identify and specify the use of automation where justified.
• Solid interpersonal and collaborative skills; ability to partner with each department and facility to streamline, improve and sustain processes with a primary focus on safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Ability to execute continuous improvement and Lean strategies by translating business objectives into actionable projects; willingness to communicate and share best practices throughout the organization.

Competitive compensation and a generous benefits package that includes full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and the opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer including Disabled/Veterans.