Senior Solutions Engineer | Coventry/ UK / Europe | DP World
Are you an experienced logistics or supply chain engineering professional looking to design innovative solutions for some of the world's leading customers? Join DP World and play a key role in shaping complex end-to-end supply chain solutions that drive growth, efficiency, and operational excellence across Europe.
About the Role
As a Senior Solutions Engineer, you will lead the design and development of complex supply chain solutions, supporting new business opportunities from initial concept through to implementation. Working closely with Business Development, Operations, Procurement, and Project teams, you will create innovative, data-driven solutions that meet customer requirements while delivering commercial value and operational excellence.
How You Will Contribute
- Lead the design of end-to-end supply chain solutions, from network optimisation through to warehouse processes, workstations, and operational layouts.
- Develop innovative concepts and engineering solutions for customer proposals, including facility layouts, process flows, KPIs, and operational models.
- Partner closely with Business Development, Account Management, Operations, and Launch teams throughout the solution development lifecycle.
- Present technical solutions and business cases to customers through proposals, presentations, workshops, and conference calls.
- Support the transition of awarded projects into detailed operational designs and successful implementation plans.
- Lead or support engineering activities during new business launches, including process validation, infrastructure setup, contractor management, and operational readiness.
- Analyse operational data to identify improvement opportunities and provide practical, measurable solutions.
- Act as a subject matter expert for engineering methodologies, process design, continuous improvement, and operational best practices.
- Support the development and training of site-based engineering teams while embedding regional standards and continuous improvement initiatives.
What You Will Bring
- Degree qualification in Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience designing and implementing logistics, warehousing, fulfilment, or supply chain solutions within a complex operational environment
- Strong knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies, with Lean and Six Sigma experience preferred.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into practical solutions.
- Proficiency with engineering and business tools including Excel, AutoCAD, Visio (or similar), and project management software
Compensation
DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. 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 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 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 across Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology, creating stronger and more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions for customers worldwide.
WE MAKE TRADE FLOW
TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE
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Skills Required
- Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, or equivalent practical experience
- Experience designing and implementing logistics, warehousing, fulfillment, or supply chain solutions in a complex operational environment
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, including interpreting complex data and translating insights into practical solutions
- Proficiency with Excel, AutoCAD, Visio or similar, and project management software
- Experience with Lean and Six Sigma continuous improvement methodologies
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.
