Senior Manager, Engineering Digital Technology

Brambles; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Brambles seeks a Senior Manager, Capital Engineering to lead development and execution of digital engineering solutions in North America. You will oversee capital projects, data platforms, and continuous improvement initiatives across large-scale automation programs.

You will collaborate with Operations, Finance, Safety, Quality and suppliers to deliver CapEx on schedule and within budget while driving MTBF gains and safety standards region-wide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5–7 years of project engineering or project management experience in industrial settings.
• Experience delivering capital projects/programs valued above $5MM.
• Knowledge of material handling, automation, and robotics.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies and technologies for the $100-150MM asset digitization program across NA.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Prepare CapEx documents with cost estimates and justifications.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and safety/regulatory compliance.
• Drive MTBF improvements and adoption of advanced tech like AI and digital twins.
• Train on-site staff and hand off as-built docs and spare parts lists.

Skills

Project engineering

Project management

Capital projects

Automation

Material handling

Robotics

Team leadership

Vision systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical Engineering or equiv.

Job description

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share‑and‑reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our[Hybrid Work Model](https://urldefense.com/v3/ https:/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https3A2F2Fwww.youtube.com2Fwatch3Fv3DA17SyZVJM8826t3D46s&data=04...*3D&reserved=0);JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUl!!HDu-1JFExg!FoxqXcTulynadywQlhAnaeT17qHc8fKzsePLX5SECcnm3He2vUvGwJ3ux48jDtkusbE$).

Job Description

The Senior Manager, Capital Engineering will be responsible for leading development and execution of all Digital engineering solutions within NA. The successful candidate will be responsible the current Continuous Diagnostic and Serialization programs, as well as support the ongoing data technology platforms.

Key Responsibilities May Include:

• Develop and manage large-scale capital engineering projects for automation, IoT and continuous improvement solutions, ensuring alignment with long-term business goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, Health & Safety, Finance, Quality) and external suppliers to drive project success, managing stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead the preparation of Capex documents, including cost estimates, project justifications, equipment layouts, and technical specifications, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Manage equipment installation and commissioning, including contractor supervision, safety compliance, and ensuring adherence to all environmental regulations and legislative requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and increasing operational efficiency through the adoption of advanced technologies like AI, robotics, and digital twin models.
• Ensure the development and delivery of proper training programs and operational documentation (as-built drawings, manuals, spare parts lists) to ensure seamless handover to operational teams.
• Maintain strict financial control over capital projects, accurately forecasting expenditures, managing budgets, and ensuring fiduciary compliance throughout project execution.
• Champion Zero Harm and environmental standards, ensuring projects meet the highest safety requirements and adhere to regulatory standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Major/Key Accountabilities

• Develop the strategies and specific technologies to effectively deliver on the $100-150MM asset digitization program spanning the US & Canada
• Actively grow and develop a team of highly skilled engineers throughout NA.
• Lead Transformational initiatives collaborating with cross-functional teams in alignment with long-term goals and objectives as it relates to the digitization and tracking of assets.
• Ensure global alignment to capture and implement best practices to drive sustainable and efficient operations across all regions.
• Collaborate with Operations, Health & Safety, and Quality teams to develop, seek approval, and successfully implement Capital Equipment Projects in accordance with established schedule, cost, and performance standards.
• Lead team in the development of CapEx documents to include cost estimates and project justification.
• Manage team activities associated with capital project execution to include equipment layout and scope development, requests for quote, purchase order generation, contractor selection, on-site supervision during the installation and start-up of equipment, and proper tagging and accounting of new equipment.
• Ensure that all necessary safe work practices are adhered to by both CHEP and contractor personnel, and all applicable local municipality construction permitting, and environmental requirements are met.
• Effective and timely communications to Key Stakeholders beginning with project development and approval, through final commissioning and qualification.
• Track and report progress as required against project deliverables to key stakeholders throughout the business.
• Utilization of the FAT, CQV, and Vertical Startup Processes with Suppliers and Operations teams, to ensure successful, timely project completion.
• Coordinate training of on-site personnel as needed for system operation and maintenance. Ensure proper handoff of completed projects to include as-built drawings, maintenance and operations manuals, and spare parts lists.
• Maintain strict financial controls, managing capital budgets and accurately forecasting monthly spend.
• Lead critical reviews of equipment design, by analysing data, seeking to improve MTBF, increase efficiency/productivity, and highlight cost savings opportunities.
• Seek innovations internally/externally to further meet our long-term business objectives.
• Develop Suppliers by providing closed loop feedback, ensuring quality systems are in place and have the desired outcomes.

Measures

• Ensure relevant milestones are achieved in timely fashion to enable program executive and board review decision process.
• Recommend protocols and equipment scaling criteria for large scale digital roll-out.
• CQV success criteria achieved, Vertical Start up timings achieved.
• Maintain fiduciary control over all capital expenditures.
• Achieve road map goals each financial year and set budget appropriately.
• Third party or CHEP R&M operative are trained and qualified before start-up of new installation.
• Zero Harm, UL and Sustainability requirements achieved before starting up installations.

Scope

Location: NA (US & Canada)

Direct Report – 3-5

Authority/ Decision Making

In line with authority levels ….

• Set targets, develop plans to achieve targets.
• Specify equipment and implement.
• Negotiate with contract suppliers
• Lead team to deliver all Capex and project related expenditures on time and on budget.
• Collaborate with Opex team to design and implement industrial engineering projects.
• Develop specification of in-plant equipment for scaling within NA

In conjunction with others:

• Strategy for future planning

Key contacts

Internal

• NA ELT
• Process Engineering Team
• Operations Manager – New Products
• Global Digital Team
• Supply Chain Senior Management
• Procurement – External purchasing contracts
• Project Engineers – major and new technology projects
• Finance – CapEx and analysis

External

• Suppliers, Civil Engineers - negotiating equipment prices and specifications
• Customers – equipment, processes or problems

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical Engineering or equiv.

Experience

• 5-7 years Project Engineering or Project management for industrial projects implementation in a Global matrixed organization
• Demonstrated success in delivering capital projects/programs valued above $5MM
• Material Handling and Automation experience in conveyance systems and robotics
• Experience leading a team of highly technical individuals
• Tracking technology and vision systems would be preferred

Languages

Required

• English

Desirable

• Spanish

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

Adaptability, Empathy, Experimentation, Taking Ownership, Teamwork, Understand Customers

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.