Program Engineer

About the Role:    

The Program Engineer manages the engineering strategy, design, and standards for a customer (or program), and is viewed as the engineering expert for that program. The Program Engineer’s sphere of influence starts with an RFP or concept and extends through as-built submission to ensure consistency of design and messaging to customers, the internal team, and vendors/subcontractors. 

As a Program Engineer, you’ll work closely with Program and Account Managers to understand anticipated work in your program. You’ll also work with each engineering discipline through the different stages of a project to ensure that strategy, engineering standards, and an excellent customer relationship is maintained. We’ll appreciate your insightful leadership, communication skills, and thorough knowledge of your customer as you guide engineers within your program.  

In this role, you will… 

• Provide input to engineering teams throughout the full lifecycle of a project to ensure correct equipment & spec is incorporated into designs, promote value engineering, and ensure standardization 

• Estimate the engineering effort for bid purposes and contribute to precontract project planning 

• Work with Engineering Leadership to plan the “Program Team” – how many resources, what skills are needed, etc, for future projects 

• Aid in the transition of projects from Pre-contract to Post-contract 

• Attend meetings relevant to the program (internal and external, project and non-project) as required 

• Manage and be knowledgeable in all aspects of the customer spec (conveyor, structural, safety, etc…) 

• Train engineers and other team members on customer requirements, standards, and specifications 

• Travel to job sites and customer offices as needed; travel estimated at 10-15%  

• Act as liaison between DCS and the customer on spec questions and as the escalation point for internal project teams when spec disputes arise 

• Provide input to management in customer strategy discussions 

• Work with customer’s engineering team to understand, improve and implement new designs 

We’re excited about you because… 

• You have BS in a technical discipline (ME, EE, other engineering, or equivalent experience) 

• You have 5+ years of experience integrating material handling system solutions and have a thorough knowledge of your customer’s conveyance systems and engineering requirements 

• You’re familiar with the full lifecycle of the design process and the installation/integration process 

• You’re proficient in AutoCAD & and have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite 

• You possess excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, and adapt effectively to various audiences, including internal teams, clients, and management 

• You are assertive and comfortable driving initiatives independently  

• You’re a self-motivated performer who can work with minimal supervision and high-level project guidance 

About Us: 

Conveyor may be in our name, but it’s only part of what we do. DCS was founded in 1982, and has grown to serve major clients in multiple industries by providing material handling, full-scale warehouse operations and conveyor design solutions that are custom crafted for their need. We don’t sell ready-made systems - we build relationships that empower us to craft custom solutions together. It’s the teamwork approach, sharing ideas and building upon them, that produces the best results. 

And DCS is committed to creating an extraordinary employment experience for our team. We work like crazy to hire and develop great people, build relationships, and ensure that the programs and services we offer our team are among the best in the business- from a killer snack wall and casual work environment to flexible PTO and opportunities to give back within the community. 

More Reasons to Join Our Team: 

• We pride ourselves in our family-like culture and casual, but focused, work environment 

• We offer competitive salaries and health benefits 

• Our 401K program includes a 100% match up to 5% 

• Participation in our Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program 

• We offer our employees flexibility and autonomy 

• We do community outreach projects throughout the year 

• We know how to throw company events 

• We work hard, but we also know how to have fun - darts, anyone? 

Individuals seeking employment at Designed Conveyor Systems are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Accommodation is available to applicants with a disability condition, when applying, testing, or interviewing for a position. Please let us know if you need accommodation.