Solution Design Engineer | Truganina VIC

American President Lines; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CEVA Logistics is seeking an intermediate Solution Design Engineer based at Truganina, VIC, reporting to the Solution Design Manager. You will develop innovative warehouse solutions for new business opportunities and existing customers, turning requirements into practical, commercially sound designs.

This role spans concept to tender, solution validation and implementation, with exposure to cross-functional teams including BD, Operations, Finance and WMS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering, logistics or related discipline.
• Experience in solution design or warehouse operations is preferred.
• Proven ability to translate requirements into practical, commercially viable designs.

Responsibilities

• Design warehouse solutions evaluating storage, handling and automation technologies against requirements.
• Undertake requirements analysis, manpower calculations, design and investment cases for opportunities.
• Develop proposal deliverables and present to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Support end-to-end bid processes including tender evaluation, pricing inputs and RFx responses.
• Assess efficiency and financial impact via cost-benefit analyses and savings opportunities.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to validate and deliver practical solutions.
• Coach and support Analysts in warehouse design, automation and cost modelling.
• Contribute to CEVA’s solution design methodologies and best practices.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Excel/PowerPoint

Systems integration understanding

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Logistics or related

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Design software

Job description

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in more than 170 countries and with over 110,000 employees across 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

Every day, our people imagine better ways to serve a world in motion – creating smarter, safer, and more sustainable solutions for our customers.

YOUR ROLE

Based at Truganina VIC and reporting to the Solution Design Manager, the Solution Design Engineer sits within our Contract Logistics solution design and implementation team, developing innovative and increasingly automated warehouse solutions for new business opportunities and existing customers.

You’ll combine operational understanding, analytical capability and engineering principles to turn customer requirements into practical, commercially sound warehouse solutions. Working across business development, operations, implementation and functional teams, you’ll contribute from initial concept and tender development through to solution validation and implementation.

This is an intermediate-level solution design role offering the opportunity to build your technical expertise and progress towards Solution Design Specialist as your capability develops.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

Specifically, you will:

• Design warehouse solutions, evaluating appropriate storage, material handling and automation technologies against customer and operational requirements
• Undertake requirements analysis, manpower calculations, warehouse and infrastructure design, automation assessments and investment cases for medium to high-complexity opportunities
• Develop key solution proposal deliverables and support presentations of proposed solutions to customers and internal stakeholders
• Support the end-to-end bid process, including tender evaluation, pricing inputs, solution documentation and responses to RFI, RFP and RFQ requirements
• Assess solution efficiency and financial impact through cost-benefit analysis, savings projections and identification of opportunities for further optimisation
• Partner with Business Development, Key Account Management, Operations, Finance, WMS, implementation and other functional teams to validate and deliver practical solutions
• Coach and support Solution Design Analysts in warehouse design, automation, cost modelling and proposal development
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of CEVA’s solution design methodologies, tools and best practices.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Our ideal candidate will have solid experience in solution design, warehouse operations or a closely related environment, underpinned by a tertiary qualification in engineering, logistics and supply chain management, or a related discipline. You will also have:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate operational requirements into practical solutions
• Good technical capability, including an understanding of systems integration and troubleshooting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, along with relevant design or layout software
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the confidence to present to senior stakeholders and customers
• A self-motivated approach, strong learning agility and the ability to work effectively across operational and functional teams
  Bonus: experience or exposure to warehouse automation.

In addition to providing proof of work rights and suitable professional referees, progressed candidates will be required to undergo a medical assessment and national police check.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

In addition to a challenging and rewarding work environment and competitive compensation, we are proud to offer a range of employee benefits designed to support your wellbeing, and help you thrive at work and in life.

• Personal wellbeing: prioritise your health and wellbeing through the CEVAwell program, Employee Assistance Program, Volunteer Time Off, and Life & Total Permanent Disability Insurance.
• Work-life balance: benefit from flexible, hybrid, and remote work options, along with additional paid parental leave for primary carers.
• Professional development: your growth is essential to us. Unlock your potential through secondment and internal mobility opportunities, study assistance, leadership and mentoring programs, MyLearning – our global online platform with more than 1,000 courses – early career pathways and more.
• Financial wellbeing: We care about your financial security. Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts from our partners, novated leasing, annual safety workwear reimbursement, employee referral incentives, service recognition and short-term incentive plans.

Diversity is core to who we are.

By reflecting the cultures and perspectives of our customers and communities, we perform at our best. CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.