Solutions Design Engineer

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

Company car

GXO University for growth

Openness to change

Working with an enthusiastic team

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. in Eindhoven is seeking a Solutions Design Engineer to develop and present logistics solutions for new and existing clients. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of related experience and a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field. Responsibilities include analyzing customer requirements and creating cost models. Offering competitive salary, bonus, and a hybrid work model with 2 days at home, this role promises an engaging and innovative environment within a motivated team.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Solutions Design or Engineering in a logistics-related environment.
• Experience with Business Development tender processes.
• Fluency in English; Dutch knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Create and present solutions to potential new customers or existing operations.
• Analyze customer needs and translate them into warehousing and sustainability concepts.
• Create and deliver complete cost models including P&L analyses.

Skills

Proactive

Communicative

Structured

Creative

Excel proficiency

Fluency in English

Knowledge in CAD and Autodesk

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics, or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Within a dynamic and international environment, you will create efficient, effective, and innovative solutions for new customers, focusing on warehousing solutions. You will work closely with Business Development Managers and other teams to convince potential customers that GXO is the right partner.

Responsibilities

• Create and present effective and efficient solutions, including automation and innovation concepts, to potential new customers or existing operations.
• Analyze and understand customer needs and requirements in their supply chain, translating them into warehousing and sustainability concepts.
• Create and deliver complete and accurate cost models, including P&L analyses, for the created solutions.
• Work with all departments to collect the necessary information to design new customer solutions.
• Design solutions that include layout plans, 3D drawings, investment plans, productivity calculations, direct and indirect labor, and implementation costs.
• Support implementation processes, for example by acting as the solution gatekeeper.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Solutions Design or Engineering, in a logistics‑related environment.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree, preferably in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics, or an equivalent field.
• Experience with Business Development tender processes.
• Key competencies: proactive, communicative, structured, and creative; passionate about innovations and new concepts; able to present and convince stakeholders.
• Strong Excel knowledge; preferred skills in CAD and Autodesk.
• Fluency in English; Dutch knowledge is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, bonus, and company car.
• GXO University, encouraging growth.
• Openness to change and fresh ideas.
• Working within an established and enthusiastic team.
• Hybrid work model: 2 days at home, 3 days in office or on location.