Senior Engineer, Process Design

As Senior Solutions Design Engineer within DSV Solutions you will be working in an international environment. The candidate’s main objectives are to initiate, develop and sell the solution designed of the foreseen logistics operating model, fitting the dynamic business environment of the client / prospect by applying vertical knowledge and expertise. In addition, your main activities are:
•    Develop innovative concepts, extracting and leveraging operational know-how and expertise, focusing on the respective (sub)vertical;
•    Design the layout for the Solution Design, applying extracted knowledge in a centralized and structured manner using appropriate modelling methods, such as simulation and financial commercial modelling;
•    Deep analysis on data sets including sensitivity analysis;
•    Ensure the consistency and accuracy of extracted knowledge across business units;
•    Determine Material handling requirements, incl. automated material handling and robotics;
•    Perform financial sensitivity analysis and pricing generation;
•    Present results in a professional and understandable manner;
•    Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to integrate RFQ proposals into the sales process;
•    Communication with potential customers, existing customers, suppliers as well as other DSV departments and organizations.
•    Initiate and support quality assurance in the implementation projects of new and existing customers

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Engineered Solutions: Identify, analyse & develop value-adding solutions for current & prospective clients;
•    Analysis and recommendations
o    Data (analysis, comparison, sense checking, cleaning)
o    Process (supporting business objectives, complete, relevant, error-proofed, measurable)
o    Facilities (best practices, flow, flexibility, compliance)
•    Costing Model – comprehensive understanding of the Solutions Costing Model
o     All costing inputs to be    signed off or supported by quotes,
o     Effective use of programs like AutoCAD, MS Visio and Power BI, etc to ensured detailed and accurate designs related input into the costing model.
o     Good understanding of labour regulations (24hrs operations, shift allowance, shift patterns etc)
o     Develop relationships with key suppliers (racking, packaging, sprinklers, MHE etc)
o     Verify all productivities used in costings
o     Conduct research to ensure productivities used are in line with industry standards
•    Tools: Application of the following tools and/or methodologies as appropriate and when required:
o    Material flow mapping
o    Warehouse and layout design
o    Qualitative flow measurement
o    Manning requirements calculations
o    Material handling equipment selection
o    Storage density calculations
o    Productivity calculations
o    Work sampling
o    Value stream mapping
o    Problem Solving

•    Warehouse Management Systems – knowledge of key functions and features of systems used by DSV in support of solutions development and implementations. Detailed understanding of cost implications and correct allocation of related costs when completing costing models.
•    Business cases/feasibility studies – develop as required depending on financial investment required and risk profile. Tools and aspects to consider include ROI calculations, quantified value, opportunity for product improvements and future growth/revenue potential
•    New product development – develop as required new products, tools and solutions that will enhance the Solutions business and ensure future growth. This can include but is not limited to e-commerce, collaborative niche products in Healthcare & Beauty sectors and industry solutions in Automotive.
•    Client Relationship management – To develop and maintain sound client relationships based on competence, respect and trust
•    Sales Support – Assist with the technical and financial selling to the client with the development and documenting of proposals, response to tenders, RFQs and RFPs
•    Operation Review – Evaluate operation against proposed solutions in terms of –
o    Solution and Operations review (volumes, resource, MHE, process etc)
o    Commercial (revenue, cost, etc)

Additional Job Information –
•    Must work well in a team.
•    Must show maturity level to work on his/her own with minimum supervision.
•    Must show initiative and be motivated.
•    Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
•    Have good numeric skills.
•    Work well under pressure and to a deadline.
•    Work on multiple projects/RFQs with overlapping timelines
•    Pay meticulous attention to detail.
•    Ability to implement corrective action.
•    Effective administration skills.
•    Must be methodical and precise in their work.
•    Punctuality and time management skills are critical.
•    Must have ability to share knowledge
•    Strong technical engineering knowledge and expertise, including warehouse automation;
•    Available to work long hours when required and may be required to travel locally and internationally on occasion.

 

Job-related Requirements

Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a similar role or environment preferable.

Detail oriented, high work rate, quality of work and time management to meet deadlines.

Beneficial:
Experience in Warehouse Design and Costing/Pricing for RFQ’s and existing clients
Data Cleaning & Analytics
•    Highly adaptable to change
•    Sound knowledge of engineering economics and fundamental accounting principles
•    Experience in automation and mechanisation with warehouse environment.
•    Customer service/ relations experience
•    Project management skills and experience
•    Innovative
•    Team involvement
•    Leadership ability
•    Good people skills

 

BASIC MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ROLE

Qualification(s)- Essential
Degree or diploma in: Industrial Engineering or Information Technology or Information Systems or Computer Science

Additional Computer Skills

•    Advance Excel and PowerQuery
•    Access or SQL
•    AutoCAD

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