Senior Engineer - Operational Design & Engineering

Staples Canada; Richmond Hill; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate discount

Health and Dental benefits

RRSP/DPSP

Performance bonuses

Learning & Development programs

Job summary

Staples Canada is seeking a Senior Engineer, ODE to contribute to the design, evaluation, and implementation of distribution and fulfillment-related processes and technologies. You will lead automation initiatives and work with operations, IT, and external vendors to deliver engineering solutions that improve productivity and safety.

We value hands-on professionals with a passion for operational excellence and problem solving, requiring a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering and 2–5 years

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in logistics, warehousing, or automation engineering.
• Experience with warehouse automation systems and data-driven workflow improvements.
• Proficiency in data analysis and workflow optimization tools like SQL, Power BI, Looker, Tableau, Excel, Visio, and AutoCAD LT.

Responsibilities

• Design, evaluate, and implement distribution and fulfillment processes and technologies.
• Lead automation initiatives and targeted improvement projects.
• Collaborate with operations, IT, and external vendors to implement engineering solutions.
• Develop ROI-backed recommendations for equipment and software selections.
• Document and standardize workflows and contribute to cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

Data analysis

Lean principles

Six Sigma

Workflow analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Looker

Tableau

Excel (VBA)

Visio

AutoCAD LT

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Some of what you will do:

Reporting to the Manager, Supply Chain Strategy & Engineering, the Senior Engineer, ODE will contribute to the design, evaluation, and implementation of distribution and fulfillment-related processes and technologies. This individual will play a key role in researching and supporting automation initiatives, leading targeted improvement efforts, and working closely with stakeholders across operations, IT, and external vendors to bring engineering solutions to life. This role is ideal for a hands-on professional with a passion for operational excellence and applied problem solving.

Job Description

Reporting to the Manager, Supply Chain Strategy & Engineering, the Senior Engineer, ODE will contribute to the design, evaluation, and implementation of distribution and fulfillment-related processes and technologies. This individual will play a key role in researching and supporting automation initiatives, leading targeted improvement efforts, and working closely with stakeholders across operations, IT, and external vendors to bring engineering solutions to life. This role is ideal for a hands-on professional with a passion for operational excellence and applied problem solving.

Some of what you will do:

• Hands-on experience in warehouse systems (WMS, ERP, TMS, MES, WCS) and RF & scanning technologies.
• Contribute to warehouse reconfiguration, re-slotting, and picking technology implementation projects.
• Evaluate current technology and equipment, providing recommendations backed by ROI analysis.
• Assist in designing and integrating advanced warehouse automation equipment such as ASRS, AMRs, and robotics.
• Support the development and documentation of strategies to improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance safety and morale.
• Apply time study methods to support the development of engineered productivity standards.
• Collaborate in a LEAN distribution environment to identify and implement process improvements.
• Help develop action plans with facility teams and track the impact of changes for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate effectively with on-site contractors and consultants.
• Contribute positively to cross-functional team initiatives and discussions.
• Assist operations by helping document and standardize workflows and procedures.
• Contribute to the development of innovative manual, automated, and mechanized solutions for Staples Canada distribution network, including facility layout design, equipment selection, and operational cost analysis.

Some Of What You Need

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, operations, or a related field required.
• Proficiency in data analysis, process improvement projects, and workflow analysis.
• Familiarity with lean practices, Six Sigma tools, and warehouse management systems.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL, Power BI, Looker, Tableau, Excel (VBA + Power Tools), Visio, AutoCAD LT, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Understanding programming logic is a plus.
• 2-5 years of experience in logistics, warehousing, or automation engineering.
• Hands-on exposure to warehouse automation systems, robotics, or data-driven workflow improvements.
• Experience in e-commerce logistics or 3PL environments is an asset.

Physical Demands/working Conditions

• Office environment - Hybrid, with 4 days onsite in Richmond Hill, subject to the hybrid policy.

Some Of What You Will Get

• Associate discount
• Health and Dental benefits
• RRSP/DPSP
• Performance bonuses
• Learning & Development programs
• And more...

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About Us

We value transparency in our hiring processes. Please note, artificial intelligence may be used in certain stages to screen, assess, or select applicants, however, a human reviewer makes all final decisions. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

About The Team

At Staples Canada we are dynamic, inspiring partners to our customers and the communities in which we live. As The Working and Learning Company, we inspire people to work smarter, learn more and grow every day. We're looking for curious, approachable, and passionate individuals who love finding solutions. If that's you, let's work, learn, and grow together.

We are building an inclusive and diverse team

Staples Canada is continuously working towards creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. We welcome, value and thrive on perspectives and contributions from backgrounds that vary by race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion or physical ability. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.