Engineer

Federal Express Corporation; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is seeking an industrial engineering professional to lead planning and optimization across expansion, staffing, equipment, and facilities. The role emphasizes efficiency, safety, and compliance while partnering with operations and corporate teams to implement cost-effective improvements.

Some travel is required and strong analytical skills are essential. Responsibilities include developing short- and long-range plans, coordinating with teams, and providing training

Qualifications

• Knowledge of computer systems.
• Analytical and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor short-term and long-range plans for expansion, staffing, equipment, vehicles, and products within operations.
• Ensure safety and legal standards compliance; support special projects; prepare MIS to aid in controlling and developing goals.
• Assist in studies to implement innovative engineering concepts benefiting FedEx and customers.
• Maintain communication between operations and corporate departments; provide technical expertise on facility requests and cost justification.
• Monitor productivity, service and cost performance; assist in implementing changes.
• Provide technical training in workshops, seminars, and on-the-job sessions across multiple areas.

Skills

Computer systems knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related discipline

Job description

Implementing projects aimed at reducing operating expenses, increasing revenues, and improving customer service.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for preparing and monitoring short-term and long-range plans related to expansion procedures, staffing, equipment, vehicles, and products within the operations
• Ensure compliance with safety and legal standards, participate in special staff support projects, and prepare management information systems to aid in controlling and developing operational goals
• Assisting in studies to implement innovative engineering concepts into operations, benefiting both FedEx and its customers
• Maintains communication between operations and corporate departments, providing technical expertise on facility requests such as lease terminations, new locations, five-year planning, equipment justification, layout, vehicle planning, and cost justification
• Monitor productivity, service, and cost performance in all areas of operations and assist personnel in implementing necessary changes
• Provide technical training to personnel in workshops, seminars, and on-the-job training sessions in various areas, including operations, manning, management information systems, contingency planning, productivity, cost-effectiveness, and manpower scheduling
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or a related discipline.

Minimum Experience

Two (2) years of relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge of computer systems.

Analytical & communication skills.

Job Conditions

Some travel required.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated proficiency in leveraging AI tools, copilots, and intelligent agents. Experience in customs brokerage, import/export compliance, customs clearance operations, or related international trade functions, operational planning, workforce management, staffing modeling, conducting industrial engineering studies. Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar platforms. Lean, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement, or other methodologies.

Additional Details

The desired location for this position Memphis TN (MEM) location. Employees will be required to work at the FedEx location five days a week. Posting closes on Friday, 9/11/2026.

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Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].

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