Supply Chain Project Engineer/Specialist

Job purpose

     The Supply Chain Project Engineer is a highly visible role responsible for overseeing the implementation of projects crucial to achieving companywide production and shipping targets. These projects involve the implementation of cost-saving solutions in shipping, returnable crates, one-way crates, and process flows. The Supply Chain Project Engineer will play a central role in identifying and leading these projects with the support of senior-level leaders.

Duties and responsibilities 

• Apply Lean Six Sigma principles and lead improvement projects.
• Demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively with teams of diverse skills.
• Build trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Develop manufacturing work instructions to clearly define processes.
• Manage the quality, build sequence, and schedule of hardware throughout the entire manufacturing process.
• Perform root cause analysis and deploy corrective actions.
• Design proper material handling and packaging to protect hardware in different transportation environments.
• Help identify and visualize Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or Project Management.
• Excellent time management skills – ability to prioritize and juggle competing tasks while meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and/or Google (Sheets, Docs, Slides). 

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Problem solving and analytical ability to determine optimal solutions.
• Strong presentation skills – ability to present clearly and concisely to senior leaders.
• Team-oriented mindset with effective communication skills across all levels of the company.
• Personal sense of accountability and ownership of tasks.

Working conditions

Ability to work in extreme heat and cold.  Ability to work in a loud environment. 

Physical requirements

Ability to stand/ be on your feet for long periods of time and walk throughout the shop floor. Ability to sit at a desk.  Ability to use hands/ fingers. Ability to reach with arms. Ability to operate power and hand held tools.