MaerskSealand

Solution Design Engineer

MaerskSealand • $120K — $140K *
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670In-Person
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering
  • 3-5 years in warehousing and distribution; automation and solution design experience preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and AutoCAD
  • Strong written, oral, and presentation skills
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Ability to interact with all management levels
  • Skilled in managing multiple projects with tight deadlines
  • Comfortable in fast-paced, changing environments

Responsibilities

  • Analyze order and inventory data to support facility layout and solutions
  • Provide capacity and space estimates for business development and RFPs
  • Develop front-end solutions including layout and automation ideation
  • Create presentations for engineering recommendations to management and customers
  • Conduct feasibility studies to assess ROI for proposed solutions
  • Participate in customer presentations and proposal reviews
  • Consult operations teams to validate practical, cost-effective solutions
  • Support RFP processes with scope definition and technical content
  • Develop facility and automation concepts using CAD tools
  • Collaborate with vendors to evaluate automation options

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k with Company Match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Flexible Work Schedules (when possible)
  • Various additional benefits available
Full Job Description
SUMMARY:
  • The Solutions Design Engineer position reports to the Solutions Engineering Manager. The Solutions Design Engineer executes data analysis, generates workflows, and constructs initial warehouse and distribution design concepts for new and existing clients.
  • This is a hands-on, front-end Solutions Design Engineer role focused on concept development from data analysis 1 facility layout 1 costing 1 presentations 1 RFP support. The role is execution-oriented and requires a practitioner mindset, directly producing layouts, models, estimates, and proposal content.
  • The Solutions Design Engineer will work on the Engineering Design Team to create and publish final designs. The designs will include solution concepts, CAD drawings, cost estimates, modeling outputs, and presentation materials to support customer proposals.


RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Analyze order data, inventory data, and SKU profiles to support facility layout and solution development
  • Provide productivity, capacity, and space estimates in support of business development and Requests for Proposal (RFPs)
  • Own front-end solution concepting, including layout development, automation ideation, and high-level system modeling
  • Create presentations to support engineering recommendations and present solutions to senior management and customers
  • Conduct feasibility studies to determine the ROI on proposed solutions
  • Participate in customer presentations and proposal reviews
  • Consult with operations personnel to validate that proposed solutions are practical, cost-effective, and implementable
  • Support RFP responses and proposal development, including scope definition, assumptions, narratives, and technical content
  • Develop facility and automation concepts using CAD and modeling tools, incorporating conveyance, robotics, and complex material handling technologies where applicable
  • Collaborate with integrators, vendors, and internal stakeholders to evaluate automation approaches and solution alternatives


QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering
  • Three to five years of experience in warehousing and distribution. Automation and solution design experience preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and AutoCAD
  • Strong written, oral, and presentation skills
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Ability to interact with all levels of management, from supervisory to executive management level
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments, with the ability to meet tight deadlines
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities


Additional preferred experience:
  • RFP support and proposal development experience
  • Facility layout and automation concept design using CAD and modeling tools
  • Exposure to conveyance systems, robotics, and complex automation solutions
  • Background with a 3PL, systems integrator, or automation/solution vendor
  • Demonstrated success in a hands-on "doer" role, producing designs and deliverables directly rather than operating primarily as a people leader


TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
  • This role requires approximately 25% travel (some international travel may also be required)
  • Role is primarily office-based but can be remote with site visits to warehouses, vendors, and customer locations as needed


Company Benefits:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k + Company Match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Flexible Work Schedules (when possible)
  • And more!


Pay Range:

$120,000 - $140,000*

*The above-stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for the position. The Company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors such as location. The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws.

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About MaerskSealand

Maersk Sealand is a Danish shipping company that provides container shipping services. The company was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. Maersk Sealand is a subsidiary of A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, a global conglomerate that operates in various industries including shipping, logistics, and energy. Maersk Sealand has a fleet of over 700 vessels and serves clients in various industries including retail, automotive, and healthcare.
Learn more about MaerskSealand
Size
80,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
* Ladders Estimates

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