Launch Engineering Manager

As a Launch Manager, based anywhere, you will play an important role in developing good working relationships with all team members and the customer. You will need to proactively generate, interpret, analyze, and communicate results using management tools, graphs, and reports. Eliminating complexity and integrating a culture of improvement has to be in your DNA. While this role is remote, candidates should live one either Mexico City, Queretaro, Juarez, or Monterrey.

How you will contribute

- Lead and/or participate in the launch of awarded new business. Ensure all responsibilities of Launch Engineering are completed on time and on budget for assigned launches.
- Understand engineered solution and implement the solution through the launch. Document scope changes and deviations and present findings to internal stakeholders and customers
- Work closely with the sales, operations, quality, procurement, pricing & IT teams to align the internal and external requirements and deliverables
- Ability to alternately work as individual contributor and manage others simultaneously on multiple initiatives and projects.
- Work with solutions team and design Customer specific solutions and Best in Class response to Customer Request for Quotations (RFQs), contract renewals, major operational scope changes, and innovation opportunities.
- Support preparation of the technical submission package to the customer, including PPT decks, simulations, etc. and present the technical solution, as required.
- Work with external partners in the development of automated material handling systems and storage solutions that meet the requirements of solution proposals.
- Oversees the daily workflow of the department providing hands-on support as required. Mentors team members and provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
- Drive continuous process improvement, and collaborate effectively with cross- functional operational and development teams to solve problems and implement new solutions
- Support development of risk mitigation actions and prove out plans to support quality launch.
- Lead/participate lessons learned and implement these in future launches.
- Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Ability to travel (80%)
- 7-10 years’ experience in engineering and engineering management.
- 5-7 years’ experience in automotive, technology, fulfillment, and e-commerce industry. Knowledge in design and implementation of automation.
- Experience in solution design to customer RFQs including labor standard calculations, material handling equipment (MHE) calculations, space and storage design, and project management of multiple contributing disciplines.
- Experience in warehouse design/operations, slotting, and launch of warehouse operations.
- Experience in utilizing AutoCAD, simulation software, Warehouse Management Systems, and ERP systems.
- Experience in Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma improvement methodologies

- Ability to communicate and present findings effectively across all levels of the business

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. 

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what’s possible.

The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and P&O.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.