Engineering Specialist IV

FedEx Group; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a District Engineer to optimize operational efficiencies and engineering plans. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 6 years of relevant experience. The role involves collaboration with management on operational improvements and requires strong problem-solving and communication skills. The position offers flexible work modes and encourages applications from diverse candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 6 years of relevant engineering or district staff experience.
• Ability to travel up to 75%.

Responsibilities

• Advises and develops engineering plans to optimize efficiencies.
• Identifies facility inefficiencies through root cause analysis.
• Trains management on operational processes.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Strong verbal and written communication

Problem-solving ability

Leadership qualities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Logistics, Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

Business Objects

Material Handling Systems

CAD

Job description

Job Profile Summary
This is an interview position.

GENERAL 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 working knowledge of operational systems. Collaborates with Managers to monitor adherence to plans, determine root cause of deficiencies, develop and assist management in implementation of action and support compliance and training efforts that they identify in the District.

Essential Functions

• Acts as a change agent throughout the District to influence and steer management decisions for alignment and optimization of engineering and operational plans.
• Identifies facility inefficiencies through root cause analysis by conducting facility visits and leveraging operational knowledge for improvements.
• Advises and facilitates team knowledge and application of dock operational systems (e.g., Vision, Sortation Systems – ISS & ISSC) and identifies corrective actions.
• Creates Network Alignment Plans.
• Determines Capacity Planning to ensure full use of facilities.
• Prepares Volume Projections for short, medium, and long-term planning.
• Oversees District Changes (spin-offs, expansions, relocations).
• Forecasts labor and project staffing needs for current and future operations.
• Evaluates Hub/Linehaul cut times to meet requirements.
• Develops Labor Standards to minimize labor hours as needed.
• Produces monthly operational plans focusing on resource requirements and Peak planning.
• Responsible for goal and budget setting (productivity, service, and cost) to turn inefficiencies into savings.
• Provides material handling project recommendations, including financial analysis, to justify 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 all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Logistics, Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, or an equivalent of four (4) additional years’ experience in relevant fields with a high school diploma/GED or unrelated Bachelor’s degree.

Minimum Experience

6 years of industrial or relevant engineering/district staff/Engineering Specialist experience or 6 years combined Sort and P&D Manager experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and web-based applications.
• Working knowledge of Business Objects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Presentation skills for training and informational sessions.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Problem-solving ability with sound judgment and analysis.
• Leadership qualities to inspire and motivate teams.
• Ability to travel up to 75%.
• Knowledge of Material Handling, CAD, and Business Object preferred.
• Cost justification analysis skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Details about pay transparency, pay, and additional job posting information are included. The posting date is 07/22/2025, ending 07/29/2025 at 3 PM local time. The role offers onsite and remote work modes.

Disclaimer

This general job description covers primary duties but is not comprehensive. Employees are expected to perform all assigned duties, complete required training, and maintain necessary certifications. Bilingual ability (French and English) is required for residents of Quebec. Valid driver’s license and clean driving record are also required for applicable candidates.

Employment Equity Statement

FedEx values diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ communities. Accommodations are available during the recruitment process.