Engineering Specialist II P25-225657-1

FedEx Group; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Group is seeking an Engineering Specialist to enhance operational efficiency across various facilities. Candidates will play a crucial role in planning and designing engineering/operational strategies, ensuring adherence to productivity standards, and fostering continuous improvement. A Bachelor's degree in related fields is essential, alongside relevant experience in transportation operations management. Join a diverse team committed to excellence in logistics and empower sustainable growth within the district.

Qualifications

• 2 years of industrial or relevant engineering/district staff experience required.
• Roles in transportation operations management or industrial engineering desirable.

Responsibilities

• Advise and develop district engineering/operational plans for efficiency.
• Identify facility inefficiencies through facility visits.
• Forecast labor and project staffing needs.

Skills

Change Management

Root Cause Analysis

Facility Efficiency Optimization

Project Staffing Forecasting

Labor Standards Development

Bilingual (English and French)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Logistics, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math

High school diploma/GED or unrelated bachelor’s degree with four additional years of relevant experience

Job description

This is an interview position.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Job Profile Summary: Advises, plans, develops, and designs District engineering/operational plans to optimize efficiencies in business objectives. Leverages operational knowledge of various facilities, their specific engineering processes, and operational systems. Collaborates with Managers to monitor adherence to plans, identify root causes of deficiencies, develop and assist in implementing actions, and support compliance and training efforts within the District.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Essential Functions

• Acts as a change agent throughout the District to influence and steer management decisions, ensuring alignment and optimization of engineering and operational plans.
• Identifies facility inefficiencies through root cause analysis by conducting facility visits and leveraging operational knowledge for solutions.
• Advises and facilitates team knowledge and the optimal application of dock operational systems (such as Vision, Sortation Systems – ISS & ISSC) and identifies and resolves issues.
• Creates Network Alignment Plans.
• Determines capacity planning to ensure full utilization of facilities.
• Prepares volume projections for short-term, future, and long-range planning.
• Oversees district changes including spin-offs, expansions, and relocations.
• Forecasts labor and project staffing needs for current and future requirements.
• Evaluates hub/linehaul cut times to ensure they meet operational requirements.
• Develops labor standards to minimize labor hours where possible.
• Produces monthly operational plans focusing on resource requirements, especially for peak periods.
• Sets goals and budgets for productivity, service, and cost, turning inefficiencies into savings.
• Provides material handling project recommendations, including financial analysis, to justify facility expansions.
• Constructs contingency plans for potential abnormal events.
• Acts as a subject-matter expert on operational, system, and technology processes and upgrades.
• Identifies gaps in adherence to SQI metrics related to scanning, pickup, delivery, loss, and damage.
• Trains management on operational processes and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Logistics, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math is required, or an equivalent of four additional years of relevant experience plus minimum required experience with a high school diploma/GED or unrelated bachelor’s degree. Relevant experience includes roles in transportation operations management or industrial engineering.

Minimum Experience

At least 2 years of industrial or relevant engineering/district staff experience, or 2 years as an Area, Sort, and/or P&D Manager.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional details include potential location at any FXE facility in Ontario. The position may be filled at levels from Engineering Specialist 1-5 based on experience. Job posted on 6/6/2025, unposted on 6/13/2025 at 3:00 pm local time.

DISCLAIMER

This job description is general and not exhaustive. Employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned, complete mandatory training, operate in a PC Windows environment, and maintain required certifications. Bilingual ability in French and English is required for Quebec residents. Drivers must hold a valid license with a clean driving record. Candidates will be assessed on multiple factors including current driver’s abstract, interview performance, and driver assessments.

Employment Equity Statement

FedEx values diversity and is committed to inclusive employment practices. We encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Accommodations are available during the recruitment process upon request.