Senior Logistics Engineer: Drive Efficiency & Cost

DP World; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World is seeking a Senior Logistics Engineer for our Birmingham site to lead engineering initiatives, optimise costs, and improve site efficiency across Operations, Account Management and Projects.

The role focuses on continuous improvement, data-driven decision making, and scalable logistics solutions, with strong collaboration across cross-functional teams in a dynamic industrial environment.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Research, or a related field.
• Strong experience in engineering design and cost optimisation within logistics, warehousing, or manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience in solution design and supporting operational contracts with engineering expertise.
• Experience in packaging, innovation, or process design is advantageous.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel (Pivot tables) and Access/Word/Visio.
• Experience with project management software and engineering analysis tools is desirable.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and continuous improvement initiatives across the site, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and optimise operational performance
• Conduct detailed work studies and analysis to evaluate current processes, develop standards, and implement improvements
• Design and support functional layouts that minimise space usage and material movement while maintaining flexibility for future growth
• Use simulation tools and engineering methodologies to analyse and improve logistics and operational workflows
• Develop and maintain headcount analysis models (direct and indirect labour) to assess operational changes and support decision-making
• Prepare engineering studies to ensure operational and strategic plans reflect evolving processes and requirements
• Act as a key point of contact for capacity planning, standard time analysis, and process improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with Operations, Account Management, Facilities, and Project Management teams to design and implement scalable solutions
• Support capital investment decisions by providing data-driven recommendations on equipment, tooling, and infrastructure
• Apply Lean principles and methodologies, including line balancing, value stream mapping, PFEP, FMEAs, and control plans
• Manage engineering activities across assigned projects, including budgets, processes, equipment, and facility requirements

Skills

Engineering design

Cost optimisation

Logistics

Warehousing

Manufacturing

Data analysis

Excel (Pivot tables)

Stakeholder management

Education

Industrial Engineering

Supply Chain

Operations Research

Tools

Excel

Access

Visio

Job description

DP World is seeking a Senior Logistics Engineer for our Birmingham site to lead engineering initiatives, optimise costs, and improve site efficiency across Operations, Account Management and Projects.

The role focuses on continuous improvement, data-driven decision making, and scalable logistics solutions, with strong collaboration across cross-functional teams in a dynamic industrial environment.