Engineer, Warehouse Engineering & Automation

Alliance Healthcare; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora is seeking a Project Engineer to support warehouse automation and facility engineering across distributed sites. The role involves design, build, and improvement of material handling systems and related processes.

You will assist in project charters, capital requests and cross-functional coordination, with hands-on use of engineering tools like AutoCAD and SIMIO. Remote UK work with substantial travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial, mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, automation, CS or related field.
• 2+ years in enterprise systems, warehouse or supply chain automation or related area.
• Experience in warehouse operations, design or process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers and directors in design, build, and improvement of distribution facilities.
• Assist in development of project charters and capital expenditure requests.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and external resources.
• Prepare engineering documentation and as-built drawings; support testing and commissioning.
• Use AutoCAD, SIMIO or similar tools for layout and simulation as needed.

Skills

Industrial knowledge

Automation concepts

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SIMIO

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Access databases

Job description

## Engineer, Warehouse Engineering & AutomationApply: Remote, United Kingdom: Remote, Lithuania: WEMEA > Netherlands > Remote: Full time: Posted Today: R2616381Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!# **Job Details**The Project Engineer – Warehouse Automation & Engineering is responsible for facility engineering project support. Projects relate to the design, build, and improvement of Cencora’s distribution facilities and processes. Assignments may span one or more components of a project, and one or more projects. Assignments may range in size, complexity, and cross functional involvement. **Responsibilities:*** Supports project managers and directors in the development and implementation of material handling systems, operational processes and new facilities or building renovations.* Works closely with project manager and/or director to assist in the development of project charters.* May assist in the preparation of capital expenditure requests for projects.* Works closely with project manager or senior project engineer to manage assigned project scope according to the guidelines established in the project charter.* Project elements may include material handling equipment, warehouse and business systems, building construction or modification and other equipment and services typically found within a distribution environment.* Assigned duties may include data analytics, development of design criteria, performing simulation, development of requests for proposals, vendor evaluation, AutoCAD 2D layouts, and site coordination activities including construction oversight, testing, and issue resolution.* May be assigned multiple areas of scope and require cross-functional coordination with other internal teams and external resources.* Develops and maintains engineering documentation including standard operating procedures, and DC as built drawings.* Provides objective, engineering insight into operational and business process change evaluations.* May manage and report on budget as well as develop, maintain, and report on timelines for assigned scope.* May issue purchase orders according to company policy.* Generates timely and concise communication regarding task status and pending issues.* Supports in the development of supplier specifications and RFP’s.* May manage engagement with external consultants and other outsourced resources and vendors that perform work associated with the assigned project scope.* Coordinates activities with project director or sr. project manager and other internal project teams to ensure alignment..**Requirements:*** Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, automation engineering, computer science, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.* 2+ years of experience in enterprise systems, warehouse or supply chain applications, automation, controls, SCADA, or a related field required.* Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and experience performing engineering tasks in projects related to warehouse operations, warehouse design, warehouse and business systems, process improvement and standardization, and/or engineered labor standards.* Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to communicate (and work) effectively with people from different technical and business backgrounds, acting as a liaison, understanding and appreciating different perspectives and translating into terms necessary for any group or individual to understand.* Good analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills to evaluate business problems and apply knowledge to identify appropriate solutions.* Strong organizational skills; attention to detail.* Shows tactful discretion with difficult/sensitive information.* Strong presentation skills, ability to present and discuss technical information in a manner that establishes rapport, persuades others, and establishes understanding for technical and non-technical audiences.* Ability to resolve issues effectively and efficiently.* Proficiency with engineering tools such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Access databases, Word, SIMIO or other simulation software and AutoCAD.* Willing to travel up to 75% of the time. **Preferred:*** Prior experience in consulting, distribution operations, simulation, or systems integration.* Experience using simulation tools such as Enterprise Dynamics, Llamasoft, FlexSim, AutoMod, or Arena #LI-remote