About the Role:
As a Process Engineer, you will play a key role in enhancing operational performance through the design, optimisation and continuous improvement of processes, equipment and systems. Working closely with operational and engineering teams, you will identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs and implement innovative solutions across our logistics operations.
How you will contribute:
Drive the implementation of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies to improve operational performance and efficiency.
Apply tools such as Six Sigma, 5S, Total Productive Maintenance, Value Stream Mapping and standardised work practices to optimise processes.
Develop new facility and process layouts, whilst improving existing operational designs to maximise space utilisation, equipment efficiency and labour productivity.
Conduct time studies and establish work standards using recognised industrial engineering methodologies.
Support capital projects by evaluating equipment requirements, completing cost analyses and making recommendations on operational investments.
Manage contractor activities and support facility installations, construction projects and engineering improvements.
Track project milestones, budgets and performance, providing regular updates to Engineering and Project Managers.
Identify and implement error-proofing techniques, new technologies and process improvements to enhance quality and productivity.
Stay informed on emerging logistics technologies and industry best practices, ensuring innovative solutions are embedded within operations.
Promote and uphold the highest standards of health, safety and environmental compliance across all engineering activities
What you will bring:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Research or a related discipline.
- Trained and certified in Methods-Time Measurement / MOST methodologies
- Experience in solutions design within logistics, warehousing or manufacturing environments.
- Proven experience supporting operational improvements and engineering initiatives within supply chain operations.
- Strong analytical and technical skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel capability and experience with project management tools.
- Knowledge of warehouse and supply chain systems such as Warehouse Management Systems, Transportation Management Systems, Order Management Systems and Supply Chain Management platforms.
- Experience delivering cost-saving, process redesign or continuous improvement projects.
- Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate complex engineering concepts to diverse audiences.
- Strong problem-solving capability with a structured approach to root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
- Excellent critical thinking skills with the ability to evaluate processes and identify improvement opportunities.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across multicultural and cross-functional teams while maintaining ownership of deliverables.
Proactive and results-driven approach, balancing multiple priorities while delivering projects on time
Requirements for applicants:
Must hold the right to work in the UK
Compensation
DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organisation. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.
About DP World
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.
With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 120,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.
We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses — Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.
What’s more, we’re reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.
WE MAKE TRADE FLOW
To Change What’s Possible for Everyone
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Research, or a related discipline
- Training and certification in Methods-Time Measurement (MTM) or MOST methodologies
- Experience designing solutions in logistics, warehousing, or manufacturing environments
- Experience supporting operational improvements and engineering initiatives within supply chain operations
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience with project management tools
- Knowledge of warehouse, transportation, order management, and supply chain management systems
- Experience delivering cost-saving, process redesign, or continuous improvement projects
- Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate complex engineering concepts to diverse audiences
- Strong problem-solving skills and structured root cause analysis capability
- Excellent critical thinking skills
- Ability to collaborate across multicultural and cross-functional teams while maintaining ownership of deliverables
- Proactive, results-driven approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver projects on time
- Right to work in the UK
DP World Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about DP World and has not been reviewed or approved by DP World.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Fair & Transparent Compensation: Pay is considered competitive in many contexts, with strong salary perceptions in several regions. Feedback suggests compensation is sometimes viewed as equitable, with salary practices described as compliant and fair.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits: Wellness initiatives, flexible working hours, and practical supports like reimbursements for mobile, home internet, and home‑office equipment are emphasized. Feedback suggests these benefits contribute meaningfully to everyday work‑life needs.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Health coverage is described as comprehensive in some locations, including medical emergency coverage and life insurance. A broader emphasis on health, safety, and wellbeing programs reinforces this support.
DP World Insights
What We Do
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 108,000 employees, spanning 74 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses – Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. What’s more, we’re reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door. We make trade flow, to change what’s possible for everyone.
