Program Engineer

DCS - Designed Conveyor Systems

. Manage engineering strategy, design, and standards for a customer or program .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • Tennessee • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing engineering strategy and standards for material handling systems, with a strong focus on customer specifications and project lifecycle management. Proficient in AutoCAD and skilled in training teams on engineering requirements and standards.

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Engineering Strategy ManagementMaterial Handling System IntegrationAutoCAD ProficiencyCustomer Specification ManagementProject Lifecycle Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Engineering DesignMaterial Handling SystemsValue EngineeringEstimation of Engineering EffortLifecycle Design ProcessInstallation/Integration Process

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsSelf-MotivatedIndependent Initiative

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADMicrosoft Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

BS in Technical Discipline

Industry Keywords

Conveyor SystemsStructural RequirementsSafety Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage engineering strategy, design, and standards for a customer or program
Serve as the engineering expert for the program from RFP/concept through as-built submission
Provide input throughout the project lifecycle to ensure correct equipment and specifications, value engineering, and standardization
Estimate engineering effort for bids and contribute to precontract project planning
Plan program-team resources and required skills with Engineering Leadership
Aid transitions from pre-contract to post-contract
Attend relevant internal and external meetings
Manage and understand customer specifications, including conveyor, structural, and safety requirements
Train engineers and team members on customer requirements, standards, and specifications
Travel to job sites and customer offices as needed, estimated at 10–15%
Act as liaison between DCS and customers on specification questions and escalation point for internal project teams
Provide input to management on customer strategy discussions
Work with customer engineering teams to understand, improve, and implement new designs

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in a technical discipline (ME, EE, other engineering, or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience integrating material handling system solutions
Thorough knowledge of the customer’s conveyance systems and engineering requirements
Familiarity with the full lifecycle of the design process and the installation/integration process
Proficiency in AutoCAD
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent written and spoken communication skills, with ability to adapt to internal teams, clients, and management
Comfortable driving initiatives independently
Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision and high-level project guidance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Health benefits
401K program with a 100% match up to 5%
Participation in the Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program
Flexible PTO
Flexibility and autonomy
Casual work environment
Opportunities to give back within the community
Community outreach projects throughout the year
Company events
Family-like culture
Snack wall