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Job Description:
Job Description
This position researches, develops, and deploys new automated sortation systems including robotics, autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs), and solutions for sortation and transportation. He/She develops and validates equipment performance criteria and provides field support for acceptance testing. This position interfaces with sortation equipment vendors to implement system performance enhancement campaigns and develop new equipment for deployment in the field. This position manages construction projects and adherence to contract documentation, scheduled timelines, and cost control parameters. This position develops project deployment documentation.
Responsibilities:
Completes the bid package process (e.g., bid creation, bid evaluation, background check, bid award, etc.) to select the most competitive bid and competent vendor for contracts (e.g., soils, survey, conveyor, conveyor electrical, etc.).
Requests and evaluates bids and proposals according to competitive bid, background check, and competence of identified vendors to recommend the awarding of contracts.
Develops project schedules to ensure adherence to deadlines.
Investigates mechanical breakdown problems (e.g., conveyor system failures, operator errors, system design flaws, etc.) to prevent a decrease in productivity and efficiency.
Identifies areas for construction process improvement and design solutions to achieve optimal package flow efficiency.
Evaluates budget performance, analyzes sources of surplus, and negotiates with vendors to prevent future changes to project scope.
Maintains cost log and project management checklist, processes invoices, and releases funds to contractors to facilitate and document project completion.
Conducts construction inspections of materials and installations to ensure performance meets UPS standards, repairs are completed within scheduled deadlines, and quality materials are utilized.
Collaborates to integrate the new technology to the existing sortation infrastructure.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree or International equivalent
Bachelor's Degree or International equivalent in Industrial Engineering or a related field - Preferred
Flexible travel schedule (including weekends)
Experience evaluating bid proposals
Experience with automated sortation equipment
Experience with designing solutions for process improvement
Travel:
Typically, travel is 60% and can periodically increase depending on project needs and location.
Grade: 20F
Employee Type: Permanent
UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Other Criteria:
Employer will sponsor visas for specific positions. UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.