Activation Engineer, Supply Chain

USA GPC Genuine Parts Company; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GPC Genuine Parts Company in the United States seeks an Activation Engineer to serve as the local engineering and technical expert at new building sites. You will work with the Sr.

Engineering Project Manager to ensure activation of facilities from the ground up, delivering on time, within budget, and in full. On-site resource to oversee activation, provide guidance to teams and contractors, collaborate with vendors, and support project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering or supply chain field.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 80% to support site activations.

Responsibilities

• Lead activation of new buildings from ground up, ensuring engineering and technical aspects are executed effectively.
• Coordinate with Project Manager to align activities and timelines with project goals.
• Provide permitting support and ensure on-time building launches.
• Serve as on-site technical expert, guiding project teams and contractors.
• Apply supply chain automation expertise to integrate and operate systems in new facilities.
• Support tracking of progress, timelines, and budgets with the Sr. Engineering Project Manager.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to communicate status, risks, and mitigations.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Mgmt or related field

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%.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

Since 1928, GPC has set the standards for performance and value for our customers and our stakeholders.

Today, we're proud to say we're the largest global auto parts network and a leading industrial parts distributor, one that offers rewarding careers that combine small company feel with a global scale.

Our strengths are in the relationships we build and the value we deliver by merging local expertise with a global force.