Senior Project Engineer

About the role

This Senior Project Engineer role supports a large-scale transformation of warehouse and intralogistics operations, transitioning material handling, storage, and warehouse processes from a largely manual environment to a highly automated, state-of-the-art system. The position serves as a key technical and process improvement leader, driving risk assessments, process optimization, value stream mapping, and cross-functional project execution to ensure successful implementation and adoption of automated warehouse technologies and workflows. The engineer will collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, Automation, Quality, Training, and Supply Chain teams to identify improvement opportunities, mitigate risks, and embed new processes within a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the transition from manual warehouse operations to automated material handling and intralogistics systems, ensuring a smooth and effective transformation.
• Lead process improvement initiatives focused on increasing efficiency, reducing operational waste, and improving material flow throughout warehouse operations.
• Partner with automation, engineering, and operations teams to optimize warehouse processes and support the implementation and integration of new automation technologies.
• Evaluate current-state workflows and identify opportunities to improve throughput, reduce costs, and enhance overall operational performance.
• Lead and facilitate Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) activities related to warehouse and intralogistics operations.
• Identify operational risks associated with both current and future-state processes and develop strategies to address those risks.
• Coordinate cross-functional discussions with subject matter experts to prioritize risks and determine effective mitigation strategies.
• Track risk reduction actions and ensure effective implementation of corrective and preventive measures.
• Develop and maintain value stream maps for warehouse and material movement processes to visualize and improve end-to-end flows.
• Analyze process flows to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and non-value-added activities, and propose practical solutions.
• Drive Lean initiatives focused on eliminating waste, improving resource utilization, and supporting readiness for automation.
• Utilize data-driven methodologies to improve operational performance from both equipment and workforce perspectives.
• Collaborate with Training, Quality, and Operations teams to update standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and operational documentation as new processes are implemented.
• Support training development and process adoption efforts to ensure sustainable operational improvements and effective change management.
• Assist in developing future-state operating models that align with automated warehouse capabilities and business objectives.
• Coordinate meetings and working sessions with Operations, Engineering, Automation, Maintenance, Quality, and Supply Chain stakeholders to drive project progress.
• Drive project timelines, action items, and follow-up activities to support successful implementation of warehouse transformation initiatives.
• Present project updates, risk assessments, and recommendations to leadership and project stakeholders in a clear and structured manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience leading PFMEA activities and risk management initiatives within operational or manufacturing environments.
• Strong experience with value stream mapping and Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Experience supporting warehouse operations, intralogistics, material handling, or automation projects.
• Experience working in a regulated environment such as pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or similar industries.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to plan, execute, and monitor complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Effective facilitation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate diverse teams and drive alignment.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive organizational change in support of new processes and technologies.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and working in compliance-focused environments.

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