Senior Solution Design Engineer

DSJ Global; Marseille; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Senior Solution Design Engineer in France to develop innovative, scalable warehouse solutions for major clients in contract logistics. You will own the technical design of complex warehousing concepts, working with Commercial, Operations and Engineering teams to turn customer requirements into cost-effective solutions.

The role requires 5+ years of experience in solution design or logistics engineering, with strong French and professional English, and a track record in

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in Solution Design, Logistics or Supply Chain Engineering.
• Proven experience designing warehouse and distribution centre solutions.
• Strong knowledge of layouts, process design, capacity and labour modelling.
• Fluent French with strong professional English.
• Experience with 3PL / contract logistics and tender support.

Responsibilities

• Design complex warehouse and distribution solutions.
• Develop layouts, process flows, capacity models and resource plans.
• Analyse SKU profiles, volumes, order data and operational flows.
• Build labour, productivity, CAPEX and OPEX models.
• Support major RFI, RFQ and RFP processes.
• Evaluate automation, robotics and MHE solutions.
• Present technical concepts to customers and support handover.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation.

Skills

Solution design

Logistics engineering

Excel

Analytical skills

Customer-facing skills

French language

English proficiency

Tools

CAD

Warehouse design software

WMS knowledge

Job description

Senior Solution Design Engineer

Location: France

Industry: Contract Logistics

The Opportunity

Our client is a leading international contract logistics specialist, designing and operating dedicated supply chain solutions for major customers across retail, e-commerce, FMCG, industrial and consumer sectors.

As the business continues to grow in France, they are looking for a Senior Solution Design Engineer to develop innovative, scalable and commercially competitive warehouse solutions for new and existing customers.

The Role

You will take ownership of the technical design of complex contract logistics and warehousing solutions, supporting major customer tenders from initial data analysis and concept development through to costing and implementation.

Working closely with Commercial, Operations, Engineering and Automation teams, you will turn customer requirements into practical and cost-effective solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design complex warehouse and distribution solutions.
• Develop layouts, process flows, capacity models and resource plans.
• Analyse SKU profiles, volumes, order data and operational flows.
• Build labour, productivity, CAPEX and OPEX models.
• Support major RFI, RFQ and RFP processes.
• Evaluate automation, robotics and MHE solutions.
• Optimise storage, picking, fulfilment and material flows.
• Present technical concepts and solutions to customers.
• Support implementation and operational handover.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years' experience in Solution Design, Logistics Engineering or Supply Chain Engineering.
• Strong background within 3PL / contract logistics.
• Proven experience designing warehouse and distribution centre solutions.
• Strong knowledge of layouts, process design, capacity and labour modelling.
• Experience supporting complex customer tenders and new business opportunities.
• Knowledge of automation, MHE and WMS environments.
• Strong analytical and Excel capabilities.
• CAD / warehouse design software experience advantageous.
• Commercially minded with strong customer-facing skills.
• Fluent French with strong professional English.

Why Join?

• Work on complex, high-value contract logistics projects.
• Exposure to major warehouse automation and innovation programmes.
• Design solutions for leading international customers.
• Work across multiple sectors and operational environments.
• Join a growing Solution Design and Engineering function.
• Strong opportunities for career progression.