Senior Controls Program Engineer – FedEx Standards & Projects

Material Handling Systems, Inc.; Prospect (KY); On-site; USD 116,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortna is seeking a Lead Controls Program Engineer to provide controls engineering expertise during the pre-award phase of complex projects, aligning with FedEx standards and operational needs. The role involves coordinating engineering, sales, and FedEx teams to ensure scope, schedules, and budgets meet expectations.

You will lead risk assessments, share lessons learned, and prepare FedEx specification packages while driving design reviews and training materials.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of multidisciplinary engineering processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic planning abilities.
• Experience coordinating complex design efforts across engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Understand FedEx technical standards and project requirements to inform planning.
• Promote engineering strategies, resource plans, and timelines aligned with project scopes.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design efforts to ensure high technical quality and integration.
• Serve as internal technical interface for FedEx, guiding strategic conversations across the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Engineering disciplines

Project scheduling

Analytical thinking

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Fortna is seeking a Lead Controls Program Engineer to provide controls engineering expertise during the pre-award phase of complex projects, aligning with FedEx standards and operational needs. The role involves coordinating engineering, sales, and FedEx teams to ensure scope, schedules, and budgets meet expectations.

You will lead risk assessments, share lessons learned, and prepare FedEx specification packages while driving design reviews and training materials.