Warehouse Solutions Engineer

efm; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

efm Logistics, part of the FMH Group, is seeking a Warehouse Solutions Engineer to design cost-effective warehouse solutions for Australian brands. You'll combine design, analytics and practical operations to win new work and improve existing sites.

You will develop layouts, assess automation opportunities and prepare costings, using AutoCAD and data tools. This role offers cross-functional collaboration across Sales, Operations, Engineering and Technology.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related technical discipline.
• 3–5 years' experience in solution design, warehouse automation, material handling or a similar environment.
• Experience using AutoCAD or similar design software to develop technical drawings and warehouse layouts.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret operational data and develop cost-effective solutions.
• A solid understanding of warehouse operations, storage systems, material handling equipment and warehouse management systems.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence preparing technical documentation, costings and presentations.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to present ideas and engage with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Experience with warehouse automation, Power BI, SQL or warehouse management systems will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Design warehouse layouts, storage configurations and material flow solutions to improve efficiency and space utilisation.
• Analyse customer requirements, operational volumes and workflows to develop practical warehouse solutions.
• Evaluate automation opportunities, equipment requirements and labour needs to improve productivity and performance.
• Prepare cost estimates, financial assessments and business cases to support commercial proposals and tender submissions.
• Develop technical drawings, layouts and design documentation using AutoCAD and other relevant tools.
• Support end-to-end tender processes, including solution presentations and customer workshops.
• Collaborate with internal teams to validate designs and support implementation.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities across existing customer operations.

Skills

Warehouse design

AutoCAD

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Power BI

SQL

Job description

At efm Logistics, we're passionate about delivering smarter, more efficient supply chain solutions for some of Australia's best-known retail, FMCG, fashion and hardware brands. As part of the FMH Group, we're continuing to grow our warehousing capabilities and are looking for a Warehouse Solutions Engineer (Solutions Design Engineer) to join our Sales & Solutions team. This is an opportunity to combine your technical design skills, analytical thinking and understanding of warehouse operations to develop practical, cost-effective solutions that deliver real results for our customers.

The Opportunity

Reporting to our General Manager - Sales & Solutions, you'll play a key role in designing warehouse solutions for new business opportunities and existing customers. From developing warehouse layouts and assessing automation opportunities to preparing costings and supporting customer tenders, you'll help turn customer requirements into solutions that work both operationally and commercially.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design warehouse layouts, storage configurations and material flow solutions to improve efficiency and space utilisation.
• Analyse customer requirements, operational volumes and workflows to develop practical warehouse solutions.
• Evaluate automation opportunities, equipment requirements and labour needs to improve productivity and performance.
• Prepare cost estimates, financial assessments and business cases to support commercial proposals and tender submissions.
• Develop technical drawings, layouts and design documentation using AutoCAD and other relevant tools.
• Support end-to-end tender processes, including solution presentations and customer workshops.
• Collaborate with internal teams to validate designs and support implementation.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities across existing customer operations.

What You'll Bring

• A tertiary qualification in Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related technical discipline.
• Around 3-5 years' experience in solution design, warehouse automation, material handling or a similar environment.
• Experience using AutoCAD or similar design software to develop technical drawings and warehouse layouts.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret operational data and develop cost-effective solutions.
• A solid understanding of warehouse operations, storage systems, material handling equipment and warehouse management systems.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence preparing technical documentation, costings and presentations.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to present ideas and engage with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Experience with warehouse automation, Power BI, SQL or warehouse management systems will be highly regarded.

What's On Offer

• The opportunity to design innovative warehousing solutions for leading Australian brands.
• A varied role spanning new business opportunities and continuous improvement across existing customers.
• Close collaboration with experienced teams across Sales, Operations, Engineering and Technology.
• The opportunity to contribute to the development of efm's growing warehousing capabilities.
• Competitive remuneration based on experience, with genuine opportunities for career development.

Interested?

If you're passionate about warehouse design, operational efficiency and developing smarter supply chain solutions, we'd love to hear from you.