Consultant, Automation Engineering at Ingram Micro Inc in Irvine, California

Job Description:

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

Ingram Micro is the business behind the world's brands reaching nearly 90 percent of the world's population. Our market reach, diverse solutions portfolio, and digital platform Ingram Micro Xvantage™ set us apart. We have approximately 27,000 associates committed to serving our more than 161,000 customers and 1,500 vendor partners worldwide. Learn more at www.ingrammicro.com.

Ingram Micro has earned Great Place to Work Certification™ for 2022-2023 in the United States! This prestigious recognition reflects our commitment to our people and our culture.

Come join our team where you'll make technology happen in surprising ways. Let's shape tomorrow - it'll be a fun journey!

Position Summary:

This is an exciting role for engineers, material handling experts and or automation program managers! This role will build out the material handling projects for several new distribution facilities within the US and globally!

The Consultant, Automation Engineering plans and manages automation projects in the US and globally. The position contributes to and drives the global automation strategy. The position interacts with global cross-functional internal and external teams to lead the development and implementation of a portfolio of advanced processes in the global distribution and fulfillment environments.

• Design and develop engineering solutions for complex material handling challenges for the fulfillment network.


• Lead and coordinate concept and design development efforts for optimal automation solutions through equipment specification, material flow, process design, ergonomics, associate experience, operational considerations, and site layout.


• Work closely with vendors, suppliers, and other teams to create innovative solutions.


• Simultaneously manage multiple high-visibility projects and tasks while effectively influencing, negotiating, and communicating with internal and external business partners, contractors, and vendors.


• Provide technical and program leadership for large-scale engineering projects with tight timelines and defined budgets.


• Conduct postmortem on designs after implementation validating return on investment.


• Focus on business process re-engineering to achieve a defined business outcome that includes process design, supply chain integration and application changes.


• Ability to communicate issues/concerns timely and succinctly to executives and other partners throughout the organization.


• Manage internal and external resources to achieve deadlines regardless of disruptions.


• Partner with all pertinent resources as needed to achieve results.

Job Qualifications and Educational Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Process Engineering or related STEM field is required


• Experience using MS Excel, MS Project, and CAD software


• PMP certification preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in process design and definition in a complex international business environment OR engineering and material handling experience


• Minimum of five years' supply chain specific experience


• Demonstrated high competency in the execution of multiple large projects including multi-year, multi-million-dollar greenfield or existing sites projects


• Demonstrated use of lean, six sigma, ISO-9000, Kaizen, Poke yoke and other tools towards process improvements.


• Demonstrated competency in strategic thinking and leadership with strong abilities in relationship management


• Proven ability to lead matrixed, multidiscipline, high-performance internal and external work teams


• Demonstrated competency in developing efficient and effective solutions to diverse and complex business problems.


• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with a proven track record for each


• Manage the operational budget, report metrics for the group.


• Liaison with project management office to help manage the day-to-day interdependencies of multiple project teams.


• Create and lead a supportive team-oriented work climate that enables business team members to develop professionally and that values diversity, promotes teamwork and collaboration and emphasizes quality, customer satisfaction, creativity, and cost effectiveness.


• Distribution or consumer electronics experience a strong plus

Other Information

• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally in support of project

*This is not a complete listing of the job duties. It's a representation of the things you will be doing, and you may not perform all of these duties.

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $105,500.00 - $179,400.00 per year.

The ranges above reflect the potential annual base pay across the U.S. for all roles; the applicable base pay range will depend on the candidate's primary work location, pay grade, and variable compensation plan. Individual base pay within each range depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time of hire. New hires starting base pay generally falls in the bottom half (between the minimum and midpoint) of a pay range.

At Ingram Micro certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus or sales incentives and long-term incentives. These awards are allocated based on position level and individual performance. U.S.-based employees have access to healthcare benefits, paid time off, parental leave, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and wellbeing benefits, among others.

This is not a complete listing of the job duties. It's a representation of the things you will be doing, and you may not perform all these duties.

Please be prepared to pass a drug test and successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check.

Ingram Micro believes there is no place in our society for social injustice, discrimination, or racism. As a company we do not - and will not - tolerate these actions.

Ingram Micro Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.