Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer, DC Strategy & Transformation

This role is designed for an experienced engineering or project professional who can translate strategic objectives into scalable operational solutions through process design, technology implementation, business integration, operational readiness, and capital project execution. Working collaboratively with Operations, Quality, IT, Engineering, Maintenance, Enterprise Excellence, and external partners, this position supports major initiatives including new product introductions, business integrations, facility and layout changes, warehouse systems enhancements, labor management capabilities, automation projects, and other step-change improvements that increase capacity, flexibility, service, and operational performance.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capability, project management discipline, systems thinking, and practical operational knowledge. This individual is comfortable moving between data analysis, warehouse observation, vendor engagement, business case development, cross-functional coordination, and project execution to help convert strategic ideas into successful operational outcomes.

Principal Responsibilities:

• New Product Introductions, Business Integration Support & Operational Readiness
• Process Visibility, Data Analysis & Decision Support
• Future-State Process Design & Operational Engineering
• Systems, Technology, Capital Projects & Step-Change Improvement
• Cross-Functional Integration & Strategic Project Leadership
• Culture, Compliance & General Responsibilities

Education / Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Engineering, Supply Chain Engineering, Systems Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Management, Data Analytics, or related technical field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, project management, technology implementation, automation, business integration, or operational transformation roles.
• Experience leading or supporting cross-functional projects in an operational environment required.
• Experience with in a warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, medical device, pharmaceutical, healthcare, aerospace, or other regulated environment preferred.
• Experience supporting technology implementations, business integrations, facility modifications, automation, operational readiness, capital projects, or process redesign preferred.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills required;
  Excel required. Power BI, SQL, Snowflake, Tableau, Access, VBA, Python, or similar tools preferred.
• Experience with ERP and WMS platforms such as SAP, Blue Yonder, Manhattan, SAP EWM, Oracle WMS, or similar systems preferred.

Specialized Skills / Other Requirements:

• Strong analytical, technical, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to connect data, process performance, system behavior, and business objectives.
• Strong understanding of warehouse, distribution, fulfillment, manufacturing, or supply chain operations.
• Ability to evaluate alternatives and develop practical recommendations that balance data, cost, risk, service, operational impact, and strategy.
• Working knowledge of ERP/WMS functionality, labor management, automation technologies, and process design.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities with limited supervision.
• Leadership potential and ability to influence without direct authority.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to engage with frontline associates, leaders, technical teams, vendors, and external partners.
• Comfortable spending time in warehouse operations observing processes and engaging employees.
• Curiosity, learning agility, ownership, and continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Must be fluent in English.