Warehouse Design Lead

FITS, LLC; Carolina (PR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

FITS is seeking a senior design-focused engineer to lead warehouse design concepts, layouts, and specifications within pharma/biotech facilities. You will oversee design execution through construction and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated, compliant solutions.

The role emphasizes optimizing material flow, implementing automation like ASRS/AGV, and aligning with site infrastructure and overall facility strategy. Strong GMP experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Supply Chain and 8+ years of pharma/large‑scale facility design experience.
• EIT or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Experience in GMP or regulated environments and warehouse automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and coordination of warehouse design concepts, layouts, and specifications.
• Oversee design execution across all phases (conceptual, basic, detailed design, construction support).
• Ensure alignment between warehouse design, site infrastructure, and overall facility strategy.
• Coordinate with A/E firms and multidisciplinary teams to integrate all warehouse elements.
• Define and optimize warehouse layouts for receiving, storage, shipping, and special zones.
• Collaborate with automation teams on ASRS, AGV pathways, and conveyor/pallet handling.
• Act as the interface between Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality & Compliance, and Construction teams.
• Support development of design schedules and budget alignment for warehouse scope.

Skills

Warehouse design

Project coordination

GMP experience

Automation/Robotics familiarity

Materials handling optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Architecture/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 and (8+) years of experience within the pharmaceutical, large‑scale facility design, warehouse or logistics facility design.
• EIT or Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred)
• Shift: Administrative and according to business needs.
• Experience in:
  • large capital projects (EPCM / Design‑Build environments)
  • Experience in GMP or regulated environments (pharma/biotech).
  • Warehouse automation systems (ASRS, AGV, robotics)
  • Material handling and flow optimization

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: (The day‑to‑day on the job)

• Lead the development and coordination of warehouse design concepts, layouts, and specifications
• Oversee design execution across all phases (conceptual, basic, detailed design, and construction support)
• Ensure alignment between warehouse design, site infrastructure, and overall facility strategy
• Coordinate with A/E firms and multidisciplinary teams to integrate all warehouse elements
• Define and optimize warehouse layouts, including:
  • Receiving, storage, and shipping areas
  • Cold storage, flammable storage, and quarantine zones
  • Sampling, inspection, and support areas
• Ensure design supports efficient flow of materials, personnel, and equipment
• Collaborate with automation and robotics teams to design:
  • Automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS)
  • Autonomous guided vehicle (AGV) pathways
  • Conveyor and pallet handling systems
• Ensure integration between warehouse systems and operational requirements
• Act as the key interface between:
  • Engineering (Process, Utilities, Facilities)
  • Supply Chain / Warehouse Operations
  • Quality & Compliance teams
  • Construction and commissioning teams
• Facilitate decision‑making and information flow across stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with:
  • GMP, safety, and regulatory standards
  • Corporate engineering and design standards
• Support development of design requirements and ensure adherence to approved design intent.
• Support development and management of:
  • Design schedules
  • Budget alignment for warehouse scope
• Identify and mitigate design‑related risks (e.g., constructability, equipment constraints)
• Construction
• Resolve design issues and coordinate design changes with project teams
• Ensure final design meets operational and performance requirements

WHO WE ARE:

We are a Service Provider company different from the rest. We pride ourselves in how we treat the most important piece of our company's puzzle: you! We integrate Engineering, Construction, Maintenance, Utilities and Specialized Technical services across the Island (and in the US as well!). Our company is flexible, family‑oriented and focused on our resources' well‑being, while providing our Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Manufacturing industry clients with top‑notch quality talent. We're FITS!