Job ID#: 3674
Category: Engineering
Engineering Project Manager
Location: Preferred - Greater Chicago, IL; Greater Atlanta, GA; Greater Dallas, TX. Otherwise, proximity to a major airport is ideal.
Travel: Up to 50%
Capable of thriving on solving complex operational challenges?
Do you enjoy flying to manufacturing and warehousing sites and collaborating with local stakeholders, support vendors, and national OEMs on cross-functional projects?
Can you lead a team of engineers toward long-term, business-driven goals, not just short-term fixes?
Are you able to create value through teamwork and daily collaboration?
If so, our client is looking for a self-starter and well-organized Engineering Project Manager who is ready to make an impact, not just through projects, but by building a long-term career with a company that continues to grow.
About the Role
You will be part of a cost-focused team that drives sustainable savings through change management and full-cycle project execution. From inception to post-project analysis and lessons learned. As an Engineering Project Manager, you will be a subject matter expert in mobile and material handling equipment, including forklifts, batteries, chargers, and emerging technologies. You will develop network-wide strategies focused on lowest cost of ownership and energy efficiency.
What You will Do
- Research, recommend, and specify material handling solutions for various applications across manufacturing and warehousing logistics.
- Develop and execute replacement strategies, budgets, project plans, and timelines
- Stay current on mobile equipment trends, battery technologies (Lithium, Fast Charge, Opportunity Charge, etc.), and energy consumption strategies
- Lead initiatives such as propane-to-electric lift conversions, electric yard spotters, and green energy credit programs
- Implement telemetry systems to optimize mobile equipment usage and performance
- Analyze maintenance and repair trends with vendors and operations leaders to identify cost-saving solutions
- Create business cases and capital acquisition requests for equipment purchases or leases
- Manage projects and assets using SAP
- Collaborate with Procurement on equipment purchasing, scheduling, and setup
- Serve as a liaison between Manufacturing, Distribution Operations, Engineering, IT, and external solution providers
- Recommend new warehouse/distribution center technologies based on operational needs
- Communicate effectively with Engineering and Operations leadership
- Provide technical troubleshooting and ongoing support
- Offer insights into processes affecting direct and indirect operating costs
- Uphold and promote customer's corporate safety standards
Qualifications
Required:
- BS degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering perfered, or equivalent experience
- 7-10 years preferred, 3 years minimum of experience in multi-facility distribution operations
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead cross-disciplinary teams
- High analytical ability; skilled in data analysis and clear communication (written and verbal)
- Ability to create, view, and interpret CAD drawings
Preferred:
- Experience with various types of material handling equipment and storage/retrieval systems
- Familiarity with SAP for project management
- Background in warehouse data analytics and telemetry systems