Warehouse Design Lead

Carolina, PR, Puerto Rico
Contracted
Pharmaceutical
Experienced

 For Design services in the Engineering area

WHAT MAKES YOU A FIT: 

The Technical Part:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Supply Chain and (8+) years of experience within the pharmaceutical, large-scale facility design, warehouse or logistics facility design. 
  • Bilingual (English & Spanish).
  • EIT or Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred) 
  • Shift: Administrative and according to business needs.
  • Experience in:
    • large capital projects (EPCM / Design-Build environments)
    • Experience in GMP or regulated environments (pharma/biotech).
    • Warehouse automation systems (ASRS, AGV, robotics)
    • Material handling and flow optimization

The Personality Part:    

  • If you consider yourself an ingenious and creative problem-solver with an uncanny ability to lead, then this is the job for you! Sprinkle on a love for the scientific method, teamwork, and, above all else, being ethical and you just might have what it takes to take on this new challenge. Bring it on! 

AS A PIECE OF FITS, YOU WILL: (The day-to-day on the job)

  • Lead the development and coordination of warehouse design concepts, layouts, and specifications
  • Oversee design execution across all phases (conceptual, basic, detailed design, and construction support)
  • Ensure alignment between warehouse design, site infrastructure, and overall facility strategy
  • Coordinate with A/E firms and multidisciplinary teams to integrate all warehouse elements
  • Define and optimize warehouse layouts, including:
    • Receiving, storage, and shipping areas
    • Cold storage, flammable storage, and quarantine zones
    • Sampling, inspection, and support areas
  • Ensure design supports efficient flow of materials, personnel, and equipment
  • Incorporate automation readiness (e.g., ASRS, AGVs, pallet systems) into layouts
  • Collaborate with automation and robotics teams to design:
    • Automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS)
    • Autonomous guided vehicle (AGV) pathways
    • Conveyor and pallet handling systems
  • Ensure integration between warehouse systems and operational requirements
  • Act as the key interface between:
    • Engineering (Process, Utilities, Facilities)
    • Supply Chain / Warehouse Operations
    • Quality & Compliance teams
    • Construction and commissioning teams
  • Facilitate decision-making and information flow across stakeholders
  • Ensure compliance with:
    • GMP, safety, and regulatory standards
    • Corporate engineering and design standards
  • Support development of design requirements and ensure adherence to approved design intent.
  • Support development and management of:
    • Design schedules
    • Budget alignment for warehouse scope
  • Identify and mitigate design-related risks (e.g., constructability, equipment constraints)
  • Provide design support during:
    • Construction
    • Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q)
  • Resolve design issues and coordinate design changes with project teams
  • Ensure final design meets operational and performance requirements

WHO WE ARE:

We are a Service Provider company different from the rest. We pride ourselves in how we treat the most important piece of our company's puzzle: you! We integrate Engineering, Construction, Maintenance, Utilities and Specialized Technical services across the Island (and in the US as well!). Our company is flexible, family-oriented and focused on our resources' well-being, while providing our Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Manufacturing industry clients with top-notch quality talent. We're FITS! 

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