Activation Engineer, Supply Chain

Genuine Parts Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company, through its NAPA segment, is seeking an Activation Engineer to act as the local engineering and technical expert at new building sites. The role partners with the Sr.

Engineering Project Manager to ensure timely, on-budget facility activations leveraging supply chain automation technologies. The successful candidate will oversee on-site activation, provide technical guidance, coordinate with contractors, and ensure that all engineering and operational requirements are met

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Supply Chain Management.
• Interest in supply chain automation technologies.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Supply Chain or Logistics internship/Coop preferred
• Excellent problem-solving and collaboration
• Strong communication with contractors and stakeholders
• Willingness to travel up to 80%

Responsibilities

• Lead activation of new buildings from ground up to completion, ensuring engineering and technical aspects are executed.
• Provide technical oversight, cross-functional team leadership, and commissioning support for projects to increase capacity and productivity.
• Coordinate activities with Project Manager to align timelines with goals.
• Provide permitting support and ensure on-time building launches.
• Serve as on-site engineering expert, guiding project teams and contractors.
• Collaborate with vendors/contractors to install and activate automation systems according to specs.
• Track progress, timelines, and budgets with Sr. Engineering Project Manager.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to communicate status, risks, and mitigations.

Skills

Industrial Engineering

Supply Chain

Project Management

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Supply Chain

Job description

Job Summary

The Activation Engineer will serve as the local engineering and technical expert at NAPA's new building sites, working closely with the Sr. Engineering Project Manager to ensure the successful activation of facilities from the ground up. This role is crucial in delivering projects on time, within budget, and in full, while leveraging expertise in supply chain automation technologies

The Activation Engineer will be the on-site resource responsible for overseeing the activation of new buildings, providing technical guidance and support throughout the process. Reporting to the Activation Engineering Director, this role will be the primary on-site technical resource, ensuring that all engineering and operational requirements are met for successful project launches

Responsibilities

Greenfield Project Activation:

• Lead the activation of new buildings from the ground up to completion, ensuring all engineering and technical aspects are executed effectively.
• Provide technical oversight, CFT leadership, and commissioning support for all engineering projects aimed at increasing capacity, throughput, and productivity through technology
• Collaborate closely with the Project Manager to coordinate project activities and timelines, ensuring alignment with overall project goals
• Provide permitting support & ensuring on time building launch

Technical Engineering Expertise:

• Serve as the local engineering and technical expert on-site, providing guidance and support to project teams and contractors.
• Address engineering challenges and implement solutions to ensure successful project execution and activation

Technology Implementation:

• Utilize expertise in supply chain automation technologies to ensure the effective integration and operation of systems within new buildings.
• Collaborate with vendors and contractors to ensure that all automation systems are installed and activated according to specifications

Project Management Support:

• Support the Sr. Engineering Project Manager in tracking project progress, timelines, and budgets, ensuring that all aspects of the project are on schedule and within allocated resources.
• Participate in cross-functional team meetings to communicate project status, risks, and mitigation strategies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Mgmt or a related field.
• Passion for understanding of supply chain automation technologies and their implementation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Supply Chain or Logistics Internship/Coop preferred
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Strong communication skills to effectively liaise with contractors, project teams, and stakeholders.
• Ability to travel as needed to support project activation activities on-site

Physical Demands / Working Environment

• Work performed in warehouse and construction environments.
• Ability to travel as needed from site to site, up to 80%.

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