Director Of Design Engineering Job at Alliance Automotive UK LV Ltd (Atlanta)

Job Description

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.)

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