Engineer

Federal Express Corporation; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation in Memphis, TN is seeking an industrial engineer to support expansion planning, staffing, equipment and facility projects across operations. The role emphasizes reducing costs, increasing revenues, and improving customer service through data-driven analysis.

Responsibilities include monitoring performance, complying with safety standards, providing technical training, and collaborating with corporate and field teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or related discipline.
• Two years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency with analytics and data tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor 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.
• Assist in studies to implement innovative engineering concepts into operations, benefiting both FedEx and its customers.
• Maintain 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

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Computer systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or related

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Lean Six Sigma

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

Demonstrate 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.

Pay Transparency

Pay

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.

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 have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

• Know Your Rights
• Pay Transparency
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

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