Process Engineer

DP World; Coventry; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World is seeking a Process Engineer to enhance operational performance across our logistics activities. You will design and optimise processes, layouts and systems, while leading continuous improvement initiatives with operations and engineering teams.

Candidates should have a strong background in industrial engineering and experience delivering cost-saving and efficiency projects within warehousing or supply chain environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Research or related discipline.
• Trained and certified in Methods-Time Measurement / MOST methodologies.
• Experience in solutions design within logistics, warehousing or manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience supporting operational improvements and engineering initiatives within supply chain operations.
• Strong analytical and technical skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel capability and experience with project management tools.
• Knowledge of warehouse and supply chain systems such as Warehouse Management Systems, Transportation Management Systems, Order Management Systems and Supply Chain Management platforms.
• Experience delivering cost-saving, process redesign or continuous improvement projects.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate complex engineering concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong problem-solving capability with a structured approach to root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Excellent critical thinking skills with the ability to evaluate processes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multicultural and cross-functional teams while maintaining ownership of deliverables.
• Proactive and results-driven approach, balancing multiple priorities while delivering projects on time

Responsibilities

• Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement to boost performance.
• Apply Six Sigma, 5S, TPM, Value Stream Mapping and standardised work for process optimisation.
• Develop new facility and process layouts to maximise space, equipment efficiency, and productivity.
• Conduct time studies and establish work standards using TO/MOST methodologies.
• Support capital projects with cost analyses and investment recommendations.
• Manage contractor activities and support installations and improvements.
• Track milestones and budgets, provide updates to project managers.
• Identify and implement error-proofing and new technologies.
• Stay informed on emerging logistics technologies and best practices.
• Uphold health, safety and environmental compliance across engineering activities

Skills

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Cross‑functional collaboration

Project prioritisation

Education

Industrial Engineering / Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Project management tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Transportation Management System (TMS)

Order Management Systems

Supply Chain Management platforms

Job description

As a Process Engineer, you will play a key role in enhancing operational performance through the design, optimisation and continuous improvement of processes, equipment and systems. Working closely with operational and engineering teams, you will identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs and implement innovative solutions across our logistics operations.

How you will contribute:

• Drive the implementation of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies to improve operational performance and efficiency.
• Apply tools such as Six Sigma, 5S, Total Productive Maintenance, Value Stream Mapping and standardised work practices to optimise processes.
• Develop new facility and process layouts, whilst improving existing operational designs to maximise space utilisation, equipment efficiency and labour productivity.
• Conduct time studies and establish work standards using recognised industrial engineering methodologies.
• Support capital projects by evaluating equipment requirements, completing cost analyses and making recommendations on operational investments.
• Manage contractor activities and support facility installations, construction projects and engineering improvements.
• Track project milestones, budgets and performance, providing regular updates to Engineering and Project Managers.
• Identify and implement error-proofing techniques, new technologies and process improvements to enhance quality and productivity.
• Stay informed on emerging logistics technologies and industry best practices, ensuring innovative solutions are embedded within operations.
• Promote and uphold the highest standards of health, safety and environmental compliance across all engineering activities

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Research or a related discipline.
• Trained and certified in Methods-Time Measurement / MOST methodologies
• Experience in solutions design within logistics, warehousing or manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience supporting operational improvements and engineering initiatives within supply chain operations.
• Strong analytical and technical skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel capability and experience with project management tools.
• Knowledge of warehouse and supply chain systems such as Warehouse Management Systems, Transportation Management Systems, Order Management Systems and Supply Chain Management platforms.
• Experience delivering cost-saving, process redesign or continuous improvement projects.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate complex engineering concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong problem-solving capability with a structured approach to root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Excellent critical thinking skills with the ability to evaluate processes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multicultural and cross-functional teams while maintaining ownership of deliverables.
• Proactive and results-driven approach, balancing multiple priorities while delivering projects on time

Requirements for applicants:

• Must hold the right to work in the UK

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organisation. 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 120,000 employees spanning 75 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.