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.

The Solution Design Engineer will independently create complete mechanical designs of conveyor and sortation systems and publish the associated AutoCAD layouts and drawings.

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
• Design and develop conveyor and sortation systems in AutoCAD, including belt-on-slider-bed conveyors, belt-on-roller conveyors, break-belt conveyors, metering belts, shoe sorters, push sorters, cross-belt sorters, merges, diverts, transfers, accumulation zones, and other related material handling equipment and system components. 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. Conveyor design experience required. Other 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 conveyor/sorter design using CAD
• A general understanding of conveyor controls configurations and logic
• 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 100% office-based 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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