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FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.
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The Senior Program Engineer (SPE) provides technical expertise during the pre-award phase of complex engineering projects, focusing on standardization, modularization, and alignment with customer needs. They ensure scope, schedules, and budgets meet organizational standards and client expectations. Acting as the primary technical liaison, the SPE facilitates communication between engineering, sales, and clients to support project execution.
During project handover, the SPE prepares risk assessments, identifies opportunities, and shares Lessons Learned to guide execution. They create customer specification packages, conduct periodic audits, and provide recommendations to maintain project success. Additionally, they lead multi-discipline Project Design Reviews and collaborate with the Training team to develop and deliver technical training materials.
Responsibilities:
- Gain an in-depth understanding of complex client technical standards and project requirements to inform strategic planning.
- Promote the development of comprehensive engineering strategies, resource plans, and project timelines in alignment with multifaceted project scopes.
- Coordinate and critically review multidisciplinary design efforts to ensure seamless integration and adherence to the highest technical standards.
- Act as the internal senior technical interface for key clients, establishing trust and guiding strategic conversations across the FORTNA organization
- Assist the strategic sourcing of materials and components, optimizing resource allocation and scheduling.
- Display superior communication skills, leading by example to drive effective collaboration and cross-disciplinary integration.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Advanced knowledge of multidisciplinary engineering processes.
- Exceptional leadership and strategic planning abilities.
- Superior communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Broad technical expertise across multiple engineering disciplines.
- Proficient in project scheduling and resource management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
- Operates with a high degree of autonomy and handles complex issues independently.
- Takes the initiative to identify opportunities and implement solutions.
- Comprehensive knowledge in technical project management.
Education and Experience:
- Engineering Bachelors degree (or similar engineering program) from an accredited college with 6+ years of relevant experience, or 10+ years of relevant engineering experience.
Other Qualifications Desired:
- Valid driver’s license and able to rent a car without a co-renter.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
- Proficiency in conflict resolution.
- Effective time management and organizational skills.
- Adaptability and learning agility.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Strategic thinker.
- Resilience and persistence.
- Customer-centric mindset.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to walk, kneel, crouch and balance frequently.
- Ability to climb, ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps, etc., using feet, legs and/or hands and arms frequently.
- Ability to lift, push or pull up to 75lbs occasionally.
- Ability to sit/stand frequently for long and/or intermittent periods of time.
- Time spent between general office environment (with normal sitting, standing and minimal, nominal lifting) and active construction site visits.
- Time spent on active job sites includes subject to noise, being in close proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical power and control systems, and high places.
- Personal Protective Equipment required at active job sites.
The base salary range for this role is $87,600 to $131,300. This base salary range represents the low and high end of the base salary range for this position. Actual base salary offered will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and performance.
This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.
It is the policy of FORTNA and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, FORTNA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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