FedEx

Industrial Engineer Advisor

FedEx$114K — $176K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Industrial Engineering or related field
  • 6 years in 3PL/warehouse/distribution
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
  • Proven experience in engineered standards and automation delivery
  • PMI/PMP or equivalent program management experience
  • Expertise in advanced statistics and predictive analytics
  • Proficiency in data tools like Excel, Power BI, SQL, and Python

Responsibilities

  • Define automation roadmaps and build standards governance
  • Maintain PMTS/time study libraries and harmonize incentive plans
  • Architect task release rules and write exception handling playbooks
  • Lead evaluations and pilots for AMR/GTP/robotic case picking
  • Build throughput and capacity models, including scenario analysis
  • Develop ROI and TCO models; negotiate performance SLAs
  • Own the DMAIC pipeline across sites and coach Black/Green Belts

Benefits

  • 401K plan with company match after 1 year
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits available on day one
  • Paid parental leave for both moms and dads
  • Holiday pay and accrued paid time off programs including vacation and PTO
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage after 180 days of service
Full Job Description
General Summary

Reporting to the Engineering Senior Manager, this role is responsible for multi-site automation initiatives, labor standards governance, and enterprise CI programs. Defines engineering approaches, evaluates emerging technologies, and drives vendor selection and phased deployment strategies.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Define automation roadmaps, site selection, and phasing; build standards governance and sustain audits.
  • Maintain PMTS/time study libraries; harmonize incentive plans with ergonomic best practices.
  • Architect task release/interleaving rules; align labor and equipment; write exception handling playbooks.
  • Lead AMR/GTP/robotic case picking evaluations, pilots, and scale-up; define safety zoning and change management.
  • Build throughput, capacity, and labor models; predictive dashboards; scenario analysis for peak events.
  • Develop ROI/payback/TCO models; RFPs and vendor scorecards; negotiate performance SLAs.
  • Own DMAIC pipeline across sites; quantify benefits; ensure control plans and sustainment; coach Black/Green Belts.
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications & Experience:
  • BS in Industrial Engineering or related field.
  • 6 years in 3PL/warehouse/distribution
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
  • Proven engineered standards, CI, and automation delivery.
  • PMI/PMP or equivalent program management experience.
  • Expertise in PMTS/time study; advanced statistics; ROI modeling; executive communication.
  • Proficiency in Excel/Power BI; AutoCAD/Visio; WMS/LMS data mining; SQL/Python for analytics.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:
  • Hands-on with AMR safety/interoperability; experience with WES orchestration and digital twins.
  • Experience across union/non-union environments; PE license or advanced IE certifications.

Skills & Abilities:
  • Strategic leadership and multi-site program management.
  • Vendor selection/negotiation; financial acumen for automation business cases.
  • Change management and stakeholder alignment across operations and IT.
  • Mentor engineers across all levels and develop talent pipelines.
Requirements, Perks, and Benefits (US Exempt)
Physical & Cognitive Requirements (With or Without Accommodation)
  • Ability to follow policies and procedures.
  • Ability to read, write, and interpret information.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
  • Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
  • Ability to sit, walk, or stand for the duration of the shift.
  • Must possess visual acuity to perform essential job functions.
  • Ability to conduct physical tasks with a full range of motion throughout the warehouse environment.
  • Ability to lift/carry items up to 50 pounds.
Perks and Benefits at FedEx Supply Chain (FSC)
  • Competitive Pay: Competitive wages depending on your location and experience, paid bi-weekly for both full-time and part-time opportunities.
  • 401K plan with company match after 1 year
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Holiday pay and accrued paid time of programs ofering both Vacation and PTO
  • Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits available on day one
  • Basic life insurance
  • Basic AD&D coverage
  • Supplemental Life and Supplemental AD&D
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage for full-time employees after 180 days of service
  • Paid parental leave for both moms and dads
  • Paid bereavement and jury duty

Note: Pay is based on several factors including, but not limited to, market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education/training, and a candidate's work experience.
Job Disclaimer (US)

Please note that this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. The Company reserves the right to modify duties or assign additional responsibilities as necessary to meet business needs.
Pay Range

USD $114,100.00 - USD $176,800.00
Pay Transparency

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Net Income
$2.4 billion
Founded
1973
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