Specialist Project Automation Engineer

About the role

Are you passionate about transforming supply chain operations through cutting-edge automation and robotics? As a Specialist Automation Project Engineer, you will play a key role in advancing ADUSA's automation strategy by designing, implementing, and optimizing innovative solutions that drive operational excellence across our supply chain network. In this highly visible role, you will lead the development and deployment of advanced automation technologies, including robotics, automated material handling systems, and distribution center automation. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners across Operations, Technology, Finance, and external vendors to deliver solutions that improve safety, quality, efficiency, service levels, and cost performance. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer and project leader who enjoys solving complex operational challenges, influencing strategic decisions, and driving meaningful business impact across a large-scale supply chain network. You will also help mentor junior engineers, support continuous improvement initiatives, and contribute to the long-term automation roadmap.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, commissioning, maintenance, and continuous improvement of automation, robotics, and mechanization solutions across the supply chain network.
• Identify opportunities to enhance distribution center performance through industry-leading automation technologies, equipment, and material handling solutions.
• Partner with operations teams to understand challenges, gather insights, and develop innovative solutions that improve service, quality, and cost performance.
• Collaborate with vendors, internal stakeholders, and leadership teams to evaluate technologies, develop concepts, and secure project approval.
• Develop business cases, capital justifications, financial analyses, and cost-benefit models to support project recommendations and investment decisions.
• Manage multiple complex, cross-functional projects from concept through implementation, ensuring scope, budget, timelines, and performance objectives are achieved.
• Collect and analyze operational and financial data to measure project success and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Lead network automation initiatives while minimizing operational disruption and maximizing value realization.
• Support all supply chain facilities, including company-operated and third-party locations.
• Partner with operations leadership to implement network changes that improve efficiency, service levels, and overall business performance.
• Work closely with external vendors on the design, support, maintenance, and performance of automation equipment and systems.
• Ensure vendor compliance with contractual agreements and assist in managing deliverables and support requirements.
• Research emerging technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage.
• Share knowledge