GXO Logistics, Inc.

Lead Warehouse Design Engineer - Remote

GXO Logistics, Inc. • $90K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Georgia, US
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Reposted 4 days ago
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent work/military experience
  • 4 years of engineering experience in supply chain management or logistics
  • Experience leading Engineering teams
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office
  • 8-10 years of experience as an Industrial Engineer (preferred)
  • Experience with advanced data tools like SQL, Power BI, and Python (preferred)
  • Extensive AutoCAD experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Data Analytics to analyze client data for order profiles and storage media
  • Prepare engineering calculations and documents for operating concepts
  • Design facility layouts and material flow with appropriate equipment
  • Support business development by responding to RFPs
  • Evaluate manual vs. automated warehouse solutions and develop financial analyses
  • Lead engineering processes from design to detailed implementation
  • Conduct joint planning sessions and manage changes to scope

Benefits

  • Full health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
  • 401(k) plan
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Generous benefits package
Full Job Description
As the Lead Industrial Engineer, Warehouse Design, you will be responsible for leading the development of a design package that may include material flow diagrams, facility layouts, material handling equipment designs, automation designs, storage media designs, process designs, slotting, pick path analyses. Also, you will have overall responsibility for managing all engineering activities during the implementation phase including automation and material handling vendor management and systems and equipment installation and testing.

Pay, benefits and more.

We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.

What you'll do on a typical day:
  • Collaborates with Data Analytics team to analyze client data to determine order profiles, storage media application, product slotting, velocity, SKU affinities, ABC analysis
  • Prepares engineering calculations and documents to describe solution and detailed operating concepts such as storage and shipping capacity, facility sizing, zoning, slotting, waving, etc. and facilitates reviews with key work stream leads including engineering peers, WMS Implementation, and operations
  • Designs the overall facility layout, storage media, and flow paired with the appropriate equipment supporting the Concept of Operations.
  • Supports the business development process by supporting the solutions team's response to RFPs including developing materials and presenting to potential clients
  • Evaluate and compare manual and automated warehouse solutions, develop detailed ROI, payback, and use these insights to drive data-based warehouse layout, process, and design recommendations
  • Leads detailed engineering process on new business awards to take the design from conceptualization to full detailed design ready for implementation by performing data analyses, developing material handling specifications, working with vendors to obtain quotes, and generating a detailed, engineered AutoCAD layout with fitment into the selected facility
  • Joint Planning Sessions with client and conducts gap analysis to ensure issues are resolved; identifies changes to the scope when they occur and provides necessary documentation and escalation
  • Participates on a team responsible for the implementation of new business by preparing WMS configuration documentation that includes all needed locations, slotting, zoning, sequences for put-away and picking, and allocation rules for the facility. Supports the identification and design of new WMS and interface requirements needed for development.
  • Manages material handling and automation vendors through schedule, permitting, installation, commissioning, punch lists, etc. and validates all equipment installation, including necessary performance testing
  • Post go-live support and troubleshooting
  • Provides leadership and develop/mentor junior engineers

What you need to succeed at GXO:

At a minimum, you'll need:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent related work or military experience
  • 4 years of engineering experience in supply chain management, logistics, warehousing or a related field
  • Experience leading Engineering teams
  • Experience with Microsoft Office

It'd be great if you also have:
  • 8-10 years of experience as an Industrial Engineer
  • Experience with Advanced data tools like SQL, Power BI and Python
  • Extensive AutoCAD experience
  • Ability to travel up to 50%
  • Time study measurement, such as MOST, a plus
  • Third-Party Logistics (3PL) experience warehousing, distribution center or fulfillment experience
  • Analytical
  • Project and resource management experience

About GXO Logistics, Inc.

GXO Logistics, Inc. Careers

Join the dynamic team at GXO Logistics, Inc., a leading global provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions. At GXO, we are committed to fostering a workplace where innovation thrives, leadership is cultivated, and diversity is celebrated. Discover a world of exciting job opportunities and be part of a company that values professional growth and development.

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Learn more about GXO Logistics, Inc.
Market Cap
$4.9 billion
Industry
Transportation
* Ladders Estimates

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