Sr. Manager, Project Engineering (Irving, TX, US) en Körber Global Technology Solutions
Körber Global Technology Solutions · Irving, Estados Unidos De América · Hybrid
- Senior
- Oficina en Irving
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We are seeking a results-driven Senior Manager of Project Engineering to oversee the team executing customer engineering contracts following system design. This role focuses on managing detailed engineering activities, vendor coordination, and technical alignment to ensure successful delivery of warehouse automation systems. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in project execution and proven experience leading cross-functional engineering teams, with a focus on delivering high-quality, on-time solutions that meet customer and contractual requirements.
Your role in our team
- You will lead the execution phase of automation engineering contracts, from final design handoff through system installation and customer acceptance.
- You will oversee firm engineering efforts across mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines, ensuring alignment to contract scope and system performance requirements.
- You will cooordinate technical alignment with stakeholders across engineering and project teams, escalating broader trade-offs to leadership.
- You will manage third-party vendors and contract engineering partners, driving quality, timeliness, and accountability.
- You will apply and reinforce established execution standards, documentation practices, and design validation procedures within the project engineering team.
- You will proactively identify technical risks and drive resolution efforts across cross-functional teams.
- You will develop and manage engineering execution schedules, aligning task ownership and deliverables with project milestones.
- You will provide input into resource planning by highlighting team capacity, skill requirements, and upcoming needs to departmental leadership.
- You will partner with solution design and product engineering teams to close immediate design gaps and feedback lessons learned into ongoing projects.
- You will serve as the technical escalation point for complex integration issues during system commissioning and early life support.
- You will support continuous improvement by participating in post-mortem reviews and sharing best practices across the engineering team.
Your profile
- You have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field (Master’s preferred but not required).
- You have 5–7+ years of experience in warehouse automation, material handling, or capital equipment industries.
- You have 3–5+ years in engineering leadership or technical project management roles.
- You hav experience supervising cross-functional engineering teams and coordinating with external design or build partners.
- You have familiarity with system design tools and engineering documentation platforms.
- You have working knowledge of safety, compliance, and industry standards (UL, CE, NEC, etc.).
- You have strong understanding of engineering deliverables required for successful project execution: drawings, BOMs, schematics, control plans, etc.
- You are willing and able to travel up to 30%.
Eligible applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
Your working environment at Körber
Körber is pioneering cutting-edge sorting technology and solutions that shape the future of mail and parcel automation across Europe, North America and Asia. Set new industry standards and champion customer-centric services and solutions with our dynamic parcel logistics team based in Irving, Texas, USA. This full-time, exempt role offers a hybrid work setting.
Your benefits
- You will enjoy a flexible work environment that supports your work-life balance; we offer paid time off for parental leave and 22+ days off for personal time and holidays
- You will have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with FSA or HSA options, and a 401(k) plan with a company match up to six percent
- You are provided with several company-paid benefits, including vision insurance, short and long-term disability and basic life insurance plans, and educational and employee assistance programs
Can you see yourself in this profile? Then Körber is the right place for you. We look forward to getting to know you!
Equal opportunity employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity to all applicants. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial, and/or local law.
Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience, please contact us via [email protected]. We work with selected partners and therefore ask recruitment consultancies to refrain from contacting us by mail or telephone.
Disclaimer: The duties listed above are intended only as representation of the essential functions of this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change at the sole discretion of the employer. Nothing in this document alters an employee’s at-will employment status. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Individual compensation will be determined by various factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, experience, education, skills, location, and market and business considerations. Applications must be submitted via our career site.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S., this position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
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We value diversity and therefore welcome all applicants - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity, and any other protected status.
If you have any questions or technical problems, please send us an e-mail to [email protected]. Amy Cooke is the responsible person for this job advertisement. We work with permanent partners and therefore ask recruitment consultants to refrain from contacting us by e-mail or telephone.
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