Manager, Engineering

DP World delivers tailored, scalable and progressive solutions to customers in more than 100 global locations. The company has managed supply chain synergies for global automotive and technology premier brands for more than 60 years.

Would you like to be responsible for managing the
Engineering
projects and associated objectives for our Detroit site? Are you able to achieve cost saving targets, meet agreed project deadlines and proactively manage customer and stakeholder expectations by following the BPI governance process? Then this is the job for you! Join our expanding team to help drive our organization to double digit year over year growth goals.

How you will contribute

• Facilitate the application of lean principles and apply lean tools, including standardized work, 5S visual factory, total productive maintenance, pull systems, value stream mapping, etc.
• Manage the engineering functions for assigned primary areas of focus, projects, and improvement activities, including processes, equipment, work standards, and facilities. Supervise and be held responsible for one or more corporate engineering resources in their daily activities.
• Participate in interviews and evaluation of new engineering recruits, as required and take on responsibility of ongoing training and support of these plant and Corporate resources.
• Assist with ongoing development and enhancement of standardized engineering tools and methods. Participate in departmental budget and manpower planning as well as strategic planning initiatives as required.
• Direct the implementation of work standards through time studies and other accepted methods.
• Make informed decisions related to the purchase or lease of capital equipment, including forklifts, tooling, lift assists, generators, compressed air systems, racking, sweepers/ scrubbers, compactors, and miscellaneous items pertaining to specific projects.
• Recommend and implement new and / or improve existing error proofing methods and technology.
• Obtain quotes, perform cost analysis and manage contractors working on various installations and facility construction.
• Oversee maintenance of equipment and facilities while institutionalizing TPM methodology in accordance with company standards. Manage the project equipment budget and report ongoing status to Project Manager.
• Other duties as assigned

Your Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field of study. Master’s preferred.
• Experience utilizing supply chain/logistics concepts as well as executing lean processes in material handling and light manufacturing.
• Experience in Project Management and managing multiple projects simultaneously with little to no supervision.
• Strong organization skills and initiative with the ability to recognize and evaluate problems, determine the best resolutions to the problems, and able to implement solutions.
• Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft office.

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

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