Logistics Design Engineer - 3PL

Daher Aerospace Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and logistics company in the UK is seeking a Logistics Design Engineer to lead high-impact 3PL tenders. You will craft innovative warehouse solutions and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in logistics engineering and fluency in English. Competitive salary, benefits include company car, private healthcare, and growth opportunities within an international network.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car and travel support

Private healthcare contribution

Pension and life assurance

25 days’ annual leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years in logistics engineering, warehouse design, or 3PL solution development.
• Proven skills in layout design, labour modelling, and cost analysis.
• Experience leading tenders and developing winning proposals.

Responsibilities

• Craft innovative warehouse solutions including layouts and processes.
• Lead cross-functional tender teams and present proposals to stakeholders.
• Analyse and optimise existing operations using Lean and Six Sigma.

Skills

Logistics engineering

Warehouse design

Cross-functional team leadership

Cost analysis

Project management

Fluent in English

Education

Degree in Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or Supply Chain

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft 365

Job description

DAHER is an industrial group with an annual turnover of €1.8 billion, operating in Aircraft Manufacturing, Aerospace Systems & Equipment, Logistics & Services (3PL), and Energy & Industrial Services.

We’re looking for a Logistics Design Engineer to lead the charge on high‑impact 3PL tenders across the UK, Germany, or the USA. You’ll be the architect behind warehouse solutions that are lean, tech‑forward, and built for performance.

What You’ll Do

• Tender & Solution Design (Your Core Focus)
  • Craft innovative warehouse solutions: layouts, processes, staffing, and equipment.
  • Build cost models and resource plans that are both competitive and operationally sound.
  • Lead cross‑functional tender teams (Sales, Finance, IT, Ops).
  • Present and defend proposals to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Decode RFPs and align solutions with best practices and financial goals.
  • Identify automation and digitalisation opportunities.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, labour, and customer standards.
• Engineering & Continuous Improvement
  • Support new warehouse launches, ensuring alignment with tendered designs.
  • Analyse and optimise existing operations using Lean and Six Sigma.
  • Collaborate with IT to enhance WMS/TMS integration and data‑driven decision‑making.

What You Bring

• Degree in Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or similar.
• 5+ years in logistics engineering, warehouse design, or 3PL solution development.
• Proven skills in layout design, labour modelling, and cost analysis.
• Experience leading tenders and developing winning proposals.
• Knowledge of automation, MHE, and warehouse operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365; AutoCAD and WMS/TMS a plus.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Fluent in English.

Bonus Points

• Willingness to travel up to 15% for customer visits and implementation support.
• Analytical mindset with a passion for solving complex logistics challenges.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company car and travel support.
• Private healthcare contribution, pension, and life assurance.
• 25 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays).
• Career growth within Daher’s international network – from the UK to Europe and beyond.

Ready to engineer the future of logistics with DAHER?

Apply now and bring your vision to life in a global, innovation‑driven environment.