Warehouse Design Lead

FITS, LLC; Carolina (PR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

FITS, LLC in Puerto Rico is looking for a skilled engineer to lead warehouse design projects within the pharmaceutical industry. Your role will involve overseeing the development of technical specifications, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and coordinating engineering teams for optimal performance and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related fields, along with over 8 years of experience in warehouse design and logistics. A preference is given to those with EIT or PE licensure.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in industrial, pharmaceutical, or facility design.
• EIT or PE license preferred.
• Experience in coordinating multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and coordination of warehouse design concepts.
• Ensure alignment with project objectives and operational requirements.
• Develop and optimize warehouse layouts and materials flow.

Skills

Warehouse design

Logistics design

GMP compliance

Team leadership

Creative problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Supply Chain

Job description

For Design services in the Engineering area

WHAT MAKES YOU A FIT

The Technical Part

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Supply Chain with eight plus(8+)years of experience within the industrial , pharmaceutical or large-scale facility design.
• EIT or Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred)
• Shift: Administrativeand according to business needs.
• Experience in:
  • Warehouse or logistics design.
  • Experience coordinating multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Experience in GMP or regulated environments (pharma/biotech).
  • Warehouse automation systems (ASRS, AGV, robotics).
  • Material handling and flow optimization.
  • Experience with large capital projects (EPCM / Design-Build environments).

The Personality Part

• If you consider yourself an ingenious and creative problem-solver with an uncanny ability to lead, then this is the job for you! Sprinkle on a love for the scientific method, teamwork, and, above all else, being ethical and you just might have what it takes to take on this new challenge. Bring it on!

AS A PIECE OF FITS, YOU WILL

• Lead the planning, development, and coordination of warehouse design concepts, layouts, and technical specifications from concept through construction and commissioning.
• Oversee all warehouse design phases, ensuring alignment with project objectives, site infrastructure, operational requirements, and facility master planning.
• Develop and optimize warehouse layouts, including receiving, storage, shipping, cold storage, hazardous material storage, quarantine, sampling, inspection, and support areas.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and A/E firms to integrate architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, automation, and warehouse systems.
• Design warehouse solutions that maximize material flow, personnel movement, equipment efficiency, operational productivity, and future expansion capabilities.
• Collaborate with automation and robotics teams to incorporate Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS), Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), conveyors, and pallet handling systems into warehouse designs.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Engineering, Supply Chain, Warehouse Operations, Quality, Compliance, Construction, and Commissioning teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Ensure warehouse designs comply with GMP, EHS, regulatory requirements, corporate engineering standards, and industry best practices.
• Support project planning by managing warehouse design schedules, coordinating scope, identifying design risks, and ensuring budget alignment throughout project execution.
• Provide technical design support during construction, commissioning, and qualification activities by resolving design issues, coordinating engineering changes, and ensuring final systems meet operational and performance requirements.