Process Engineer

Syncreon; Union City (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World in Union City, GA is seeking a Process/Industrial Engineer to build, optimize, and transform operations. You will lead lean initiatives, redesign workflows, and partner across teams to improve flow and productivity on the floor.

The role focuses on design, analysis, and hands-on optimization to drive cost savings and smarter operations in a dynamic logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or Operations Research or related field.
• Experience in logistics, warehousing, or manufacturing environments.
• Strong background in process design, optimization, and cost savings initiatives.
• Advanced skills in Excel (pivot tables, formulas), Access, Visio, and project tools.
• Experience with WMS, TMS, OMS, or other supply chain systems.

Responsibilities

• Redesign workflows and drive measurable improvements across plant operations.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and work studies at the plant level.
• Design and optimize facility layouts to improve flow and scalability.
• Develop headcount and labor analysis tools to support business decisions.
• Support capital equipment decisions and engineering project execution.

Skills

Lean methods

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Capacity planning

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or Operations Research

Tools

Excel

Access

Visio

Project management tools

WMS

TMS

OMS

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Process/Industrial Engineer – Build, Optimize, and Transform Operations

DP World | Union City, GA

Are you the type of engineer who doesn’t just see processes—but sees how to make them better?

At DP World, we’re looking for asharp, analytical, and forward-thinking Process Engineerto help drive the next level of operational excellence at our Union City, GA facility. This is more than a support role—this is your opportunity todesign, influence, and transform how a high-performance operation runs

Why This Role is Different

In this role, you won’t be stuck maintaining the status quo. You’ll be:

• Redesigning workflows
• Driving measurable improvements
• Influencing key operational decisions

If you thrive on solving complex challenges, working with data, and seeing your ideas come to life on the floor—this is where you belong.

What You’ll Do

You’ll be at the center of continuous improvement, partnering across teams to build smarter, faster, and more efficient operations:

• ApplyLean methodologiesincluding line balancing, PFEP, value stream mapping, FMEAs, and control plans
• Lead plant-levelcontinuous improvement initiativesand work studies
• Design and optimizefacility layoutsto improve flow and scalability
• Develop and maintainheadcount and labor analysis tools to support business decisions
• Conductengineering studies to align operations with evolving business needs
• Establish and challengestandard timesto reduce waste and improve productivity
• Serve as thego‑to expertfor capacity planning and process optimization
• Partner with Operations, IT, Facilities, and Project teams to deliver impactful solutions
• Support capital equipment decisions and engineering project execution

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s inIndustrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Research, or related field
• Experience inlogistics, warehousing, or manufacturing environments
• Strong background inprocess design, optimization, and cost savings initiatives
• Advanced skills inExcel (pivot tables, formulas), Access, Visio, and project tools
• Experience withWMS, TMS, OMS, or other supply chain systems
• A hands‑on, problem‑solving mindset with the ability to turn data into action

About the Role

How you will contribute

• Utilize Lean Standards in everyday assignments and analysis including: Line Balancing, PFEP, Value Stream Mapping, Process FMEA's, Control Plans, engineering studies, and resource requirement sheets.
• Provide leadership and support to Continuous Improvement initiatives at the plant level including; work studies to analyze work systems, developing standards and/or improvements to existing systems, providing input for the development of functional layouts that minimize space and material transit distance that provides flexibility for expansion, and utilize simulation software to analyze and/or improve work systems.
• Develop and update existing headcount analysis tools (direct and indirect labor) in order to analyze the impact of changes on business, and prepare summary reports for and in support of Operations, IT and Business Process Improvement initiatives.
• Prepare engineering studies to ensure that continuously changing operational processes are reflected in operational and strategic calculations.
• Measure standard time to proactively challenge and support the realization of reductions in standard time, while always striving to eliminate waste.
• Serve as the main point of contact for capacity, process improvement tasks, and standard time inquiries.
• Work closely with Operations, Account Management, Facilities and Project Management teams to develop and implement solutions to meet the requirements of the business.
• Manage the engineering function for assigned projects and activities including; engineering budget, processes, equipment, work standards and facilities.
• Make informed recommendations and decisions related to the purchase or lease of capital equipment including; forklifts, tooling, lift assists, generators, compressed air systems, racking, scrubbers, compactors, and miscellaneous items pertaining to specific projects.
• Other duties as assigned

Your Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or Operations Research or related fields with very strong background in engineering redesign and cost savings initiatives.
• Experience in solutions design within a logistics/warehousing/manufacturing facility environment
• Experience in supporting warehousing contracts with engineering expertise.
• Experience in packaging and/or innovation.
• Highly developed computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, Visio or equivalent, and Project Management software are required. Knowledge of Excel should include pivot tables and familiarity with common formulas. Must be proficient in Access, with thorough knowledge of relational database creation, queries, forms, reports, macros, and functions.
• Hands on experience with supply chain applications such as WMS, TMS, OMS, and SCM.

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. 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 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 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.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between allnations and cultures– not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We arededicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, andempowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion anddiversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, andsocieties. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we canchange what’s possible.

The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and P&O.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

Nearest Major Market: Atlanta

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