Engineering Specialist V

FedEx Group; Brampton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking an experienced engineering professional to optimize operational efficiencies across their district. The role involves advising on engineering processes, conducting facility visits, and collaborating with management to enhance performance. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in engineering or operations management, with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in industrial or relevant engineering roles.
• Experience in the transportation industry or industrial engineering.

Responsibilities

• Advises and develops operational plans to optimize efficiencies.
• Identifies facility inefficiencies through root cause analysis.
• Forecasts labor and project staffing needs.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Business Objects

CAD

Job description

This is an interview position.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Advises, plans, develops, and designs District engineering and 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 implement corrective actions, and support compliance and training efforts within the District.

Essential Functions

1. Acts as a change agent throughout the District to influence and steer management decisions, ensuring alignment and optimization of engineering and operational plans.
2. Identifies facility inefficiencies through root cause analysis, conducting facility visits and leveraging operational knowledge for solutions.
3. Advises and facilitates team knowledge and application of dock operational systems (e.g., Vision, Sortation Systems – ISS & ISSC) and addresses corrective actions.
4. Creates Network Alignment Plans.
5. Determines capacity planning to ensure full utilization of facilities.
6. Prepares volume projections for short-term, medium-term, and long-term planning.
7. Oversees district changes such as spinoffs, expansions, and relocations.
8. Forecasts labor and project staffing needs for current and future requirements.
9. Evaluates hub/linehaul cut times to ensure they meet operational requirements.
10. Develops labor standards to minimize labor hours where appropriate.
11. Produces monthly operational plans focusing on resource requirements, especially during peak periods.
12. Sets goals and budgets related to productivity, service, and costs to convert inefficiencies into savings.
13. Provides material handling project recommendations, including financial analysis, to justify facility expansions.
14. Constructs contingency plans for potential abnormal events.
15. Serves as a subject matter expert on operational, system, and technology processes and upgrades.
16. Identifies gaps in adherence to SQI metrics concerning scanning, pickup, delivery, loss, and damage.
17. Trains management on operational processes and procedures.
18. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Logistics, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math required, or an equivalent combination of four years’ relevant experience plus minimum required experience with a high school diploma/GED or unrelated Bachelor’s degree.

Experience in:

• The transportation industry in a relevant operations management role, or
• Industrial Engineering in any field.

Minimum Experience

• 7+ years in industrial or relevant engineering/district staff/Engineering Specialist roles, or
• At least 2 years in a Sr Manager Level 2 position.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-based applications.
• Working knowledge of Business Objects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Presentation skills for training and informational sessions.
• Time management and organizational skills for managing multiple projects and priorities.
• Problem-solving skills using sound judgment and analysis.
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and empower teams.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 75%.
• Knowledge of Material Handling, CAD, and Business Object is preferred.
• Ability to perform cost justification analysis.

Preferred Qualifications:

Additional pay transparency details and level information are provided in the original description.

DISCLAIMER

This job description is general and not exhaustive. Employees are expected to perform all duties assigned, complete mandatory training, operate in a PC Windows environment, and maintain certifications. Bilingual ability (French and English) is required for Quebec residents. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license with minimal violations, and will be assessed accordingly.

Employment Equity Statement

FedEx is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Accommodations are available during the recruitment process upon request.