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Director Of Design Engineering

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Alliance Automotive UK LV Ltd

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This position will provide subject matter expertise across supply chain engineering functions to help transform the GPC supply chain to a competitive advantage for the company. The person in this role will apply deep engineering expertise to 1) identify and design the right supply chain for the network, 2) design multiple-node distribution centers of the future, and 3) identify and implement capacity improvements in the existing network to support GPC supply chain growth.

Job Responsibility:

  • Provide subject matter expertise across supply chain engineering functions to help transform the GPC supply chain to a competitive advantage for the company.
  • Apply deep engineering expertise to 1) identify and design the right supply chain for the network, 2) design multiple-node distribution centers of the future, and 3) identify and implement capacity improvements in the existing network to support GPC supply chain growth.
  • Lead modeling from import freight, upstream DC’s, downstream DC’s, cross dock sites, sortation centers, and last-mile-delivery network design, in addition to any new node type generation.
  • Develop and maintain accurate and reliable supply chain models to ensure GPC supply chain continuous improvement over time.
  • Overall Network Strategy and Planning to align supply chain initiatives with overall business goals.
  • Network design including the location, type, and sizing of facilities as well as ownership versus outsource analysis.
  • Design, develop and implement innovative logistics and multi-node solutions.
  • Assessment of current DC Operations to identify understand and align on throughput and storage capabilities.
  • Regular evaluation of changing business needs and iteration into the network plan.
  • Storage systems slotting analysis and modeling. Iteration for improvement & optimization
  • Cross functional leadership and partnering for DC design, automation, and innovation.
  • Business case analysis for DC automation
  • Business case development and partnering with 3PL providers to support network operations
  • Leadership in partnering with outside technical resources to supplement design requirements.
  • Leadership and mentoring of L4-L6 network planning engineers and scientists.
  • Develop and implement DC design solutions across the enterprise to ensure GPC supply chain continuous improvement over time.
  • Lead design of physical systems and controls.
  • Design, develop and implement innovative warehouse automation system solutions including storage systems, material handling equipment and automation.
  • Assessment of current DC Operations to identify optimization opportunities to improve flow, throughput, capacity, productivity, and OEE
  • Establishing and document engineered standards for supply chain facilities.
  • Design of new logistics nodes and distribution centers encompassing site planning, processes and flows.
  • Project activation including technical oversight, employee training and commissioning of all engineering project to increase capacity, throughput, productivity, and cost reduction.
  • Review and selection of new Automation partners and technologies, along with facility design
  • Technical specification for all systems, automation and storage systems including facility PIT
  • Flow analysis
  • Bottleneck analysis
  • Cycle time analysis
  • Inventory slotting
  • CAD drawing generation, vendor red-line reviews, and composite drawing consolidations
  • Cross functional team leadership to drive alignment on design scope and deliverables
  • Leadership and mentoring of junior engineers.
  • Supervision of L4-L6 Design engineers
  • Cross functional leadership and partnering on overall DC network design, including node type and location for key logistics operations
  • Partnership in development of new logistics nodes to support GPC supply chain
  • Identification and tracking of DC capacities in throughput and cubic storage by process & product line

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or Transportation
  • 5 years of supply chain engineering experience (Distribution, Fulfillment or Manufacturing)
  • 5 years experience in logistics modeling and network design. Prior experience working with Coupa Llamasoft Supply Chain Guru software preferred.
  • Experience in network planning, analysis & design
  • Familiarity with network design software solutions and modeling
  • Experience in Distribution or Fulfillment facility design
  • Experience in evaluating and implementing slotting solutions.
  • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Engineering economics, simulation modeling, and advanced data and analytics
  • Experience leading small to medium size network planning and design teams
  • Bachelors degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering
  • Experience in developing productivity rates, labor savings analysis, engineering standards, and process improvement
  • Experience in evaluating and implementing Automation solutions
  • Experience leading small to medium size Engineering and project execution teams

Nice to have:

  • Master’s in engineering or MBA preferred
  • Strong analytical skills and proficiency with statistical analysis
  • Experience in Value Stream Mapping
  • Experience working in a performance excellence organization (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 19, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Remote work
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