Technical Design Engineer - LAM

We have a view beyond the ocean: integrating container logistics, connecting, and simplifying our customers' supply chain. We count on our people to make that happen!

Join us as we embark on a digital transformation that will revolutionize the logistics business: you will play a vital role in our success, managing the customer experience and building a successful track in your career.

Our opportunity

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.

At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organisation reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve.

With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.

Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock opportunities on a global scale. Together, let's sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk.

We offer

This is an exciting career opportunity in an international, challenging business setting known for diversity and being a high paced environment. You will get to focus on creating valuable relations with current and new customers and work with highly professional teams in an environment where you will be valued, recognized and well rewarded. You will work with amazing and diverse colleagues with a deep sense of commitment to live Our Values and together, go all the way for our customers, society and for each other.

Key responsibilities

Reporting to the Regional Technical Design Engineer - LAM, you are responsible for the technical design of all asset investments in the warehousing and fulfilment space for Maersk in the Latin America region. This includes warehouses and inland depots, in projects from fulfilment centres to cross-dock facilities and cold stores. These can be lease fitouts, built-to-suit, or fully self-developed sites. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to create efficient and cost-effective construction designs. If you thrive in a complex, high-paced environment then this role could be for you.

Your key responsibilities are:

• End-to-end ownership of the technical design of all construction projects, from pre-project to completion.
• Managing internal and external designers, vendors, and consultants. Coordinating the full technical design, e.g., architectural, structural, automation, fire prevention, etc.
• Creating and optimising warehouse layouts, including racking systems and material handling equipment. Accommodating the operational design from the solution team, meeting project requirements and Maersk technical standards.
• Leading technical design reviews and proposing design solutions that meet both business needs and global design standards.
• Diving deep into technical details and providing value engineering and innovative solutions to drive frugality and continuous improvements.
• Preparing specifications and instructions for construction, and overseeing design during the construction phase.
• Conducting technical analysis of project locations, land plots, or existing facilities.
• Providing input for construction timelines and CAPEX requests (Capital Planning), managed by the Construction Project Manager, to ensure all projects are delivered within budget and offer the best overall value.
• Collaborating with global and regional stakeholders to ensure timely engineering resources are allocated during the investment process.
• Acting as a key link to the Construction Project Manager, Solution Design, Procurement, Delivery, Automation, HSSE, IT, and other internal stakeholders.
• Ensuring that warehouse designs and modifications adhere to all relevant safety and compliance regulations.
• Assisting in providing equipment specifications and technical support to Procurement, Change Management, and other business partners for best value and competition.
• Maintaining comprehensive documentation of warehouse designs, project plans, and equipment specifications.
• Assessing and communicating project status, driving escalations on potential risks and delays across multiple teams.

We’re looking for

• Relevant Education background in engineering, architecture, building sciences or relevant subjects.
• Experienced in facility design for the construction industry, ideally in Logistic infrastructure.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, CAD.
• Knowledge about automated material handling systems and storage solutions is preferable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and clients.
• The ability to handle multiple tasks in a constantly changing environment
• Ability to resolve problems with effective solutions
• Attention to details
• Fluent English. Advanced Spanish is desirable.

If you're not in Sao Paulo, feel free to apply from your home country within the Latin America region. We're open to considering hires in other locations within the region, pending further discussion.

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