Warehouse Design Lead

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!

Are you the next piece?