Vice President Engineering - Warehouse Design

 

Logistics at full potential. 

 

At GXO, we’re constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you’ll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.

 

As the Vice President of Engineering, you will lead a dynamic team of engineers within our Solutions and Implementations department at a global third-party logistics (3PL) company. This role involves strategic oversight of engineering projects, development of innovative solutions, and collaboration with various internal and international teams to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in engineering management, a strong understanding of logistics and supply chain operations, and the ability to inspire and develop top engineering talent. This position is pivotal in driving our engineering excellence and maintaining our competitive edge in the industry. 

 

Pay, benefits and more.  

We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and the opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan.

 

What you’ll do on a typical day:  

• Oversee and lead the Engineering team, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic goals and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Develop and implement engineering strategies that align with the company’s overall objectives and support the needs of the Solutions and Implementations team.
• Supervise the development and delivery of innovative engineering solutions across multiple industry verticals.  Solution development will include data analytics, process and material flow design, warehouse layouts, storage media, automation, SOWs, and system integration.
• Work closely with various internal departments such as Facilities, Automation & Innovation, Solutions, PMO, Implementation, Business Development, Operations, Finance, Real Estate, IT, and HR to ensure cohesive project execution and optimal customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with international teams to ensure consistency and leverage best practices across regions.
• Oversee relationships with key vendors and partners, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness in the engineering solutions provided.
• Participate in customer presentations and meetings, providing technical insights and engineering expertise to support business development efforts.
• Identify, recruit, and develop top engineering talent. Foster a continuous learning environment to keep the team updated on emerging trends and technologies in the industry.
• Motivate staff and provide technical direction and guidance, as well as hands-on management, recognizing the role as that of both manager and support resource / mentor
• Writes equipment specifications and obtains quotes for material handling equipment / automation and storage media.  Works with procurement to issue purchase orders.
• Supports the identification and functional design of new WMS and interface requirements.
• Other duties as required and assigned

What you need to succeed at GXO:  

At a minimum, you’ll need:  

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial, Process, Mechanical, Mechatronics or related engineering field
• 10 years of experience in engineering management, preferably within the supply chain, logistics or 3PL industry
• Ability to travel up to 50%
• Extensive knowledge of logistics and supply chain management, warehouse operations and automation technologies  
• Proven track record of leading and managing engineering teams, with a strong emphasis on strategic planning and project execution
• PC literate with proficiency in Microsoft office

It’d be great if you also have: