Daifuku North America · 2 days ago
ILUS - Systems Engineer
Daifuku North America is a leader in automated material handling solutions, and they are seeking a Systems Engineer to design highly automated projects across multiple engineering disciplines. The role involves coordinating engineering efforts, managing project deliverables, and ensuring compliance with design regulations and customer expectations.
IndustrialMachinery ManufacturingProduct Design
Responsibilities
Review/influence large automated project proposals/concepts ahead of project sales
Coordinate and influence all engineering disciplines towards best-in-class solutions when dealing with large automated systems
Participate, when appropriate, in the project design cycle as an individual contributor
Setup/facilitate project design review with all stakeholders to ensure that deliverables are suitable for construction, meeting customer expectations, safety standards as well as meeting budgetary constraints
Research and understand design regulations and codes to ensure system design satisfies requirements
Present and manage customer deliverables in a means that provides the best high-performance system for the customer while maintaining budget and schedule commitments for project success
Engage with third party equipment manufacturers in developing request for proposals (RFP’s) that are in line with project requirements. Review progress and coordinate with project teams to ensure that project goals are met
Create detailed engineering schedule for multiple disciplines to track and maintain engineering milestones
Monitor project schedules, engineering deliverables and material costs
Occasionally travels to project site to review facilities prior or during construction activities, monitor progress, deployment of engineering solutions and during customer acceptance phase
Participates in continuous improvement projects by providing meaningful feedback regarding products and internal processes
Resolves engineering issues by working with customers, vendors, and other team members
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline, or equivalent experience dealing with large/complex intralogistic projects
Minimum of 5 years of related experience
Microsoft Office skills – Word, Excel, Power Point, and Project
Ability to lead/influence multiple teams and accomplish project goals effectively
Mentor others within the organization as needed
Ability to handle multiple project assignments and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
Ability to interface effectively with internal and external customers, vendors, consulting engineers, architects, and installers
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrate high level of emotional intelligence
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Team-oriented and collaborative
Self-motivated and detail-oriented
Ability to learn new technology
Must be able to speak, read and understand the English language
Preferred
Autodesk Products (i.e. AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks) preferred and/or SolidWorks proficiency
Benefits
Health/Vision/Dental/401k with Employer Match
FSA/HSA Options
Employee Assistance Program
Company
Daifuku North America
Daifuku North America, Inc., headquartered in Michigan, is a global leader in the design, manufacture, installation, and service provider of integrated material handling systems with sales and manufacturing locations throughout the continent.
Funding
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