Engineer

FedEx Group; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is seeking an industrial engineer to implement projects aimed at reducing operating expenses, increasing revenues, and improving customer service in Memphis, TN.

The role focuses on creating short- and long-range plans for expansion, ensuring safety and legal compliance, and applying engineering concepts to optimize operations while collaborating with corporate departments and training personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or a related discipline.
• Two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of computer systems.
• Analytical & communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and monitoring short- and long-range expansion plans for staffing, equipment, vehicles, and products.
• Ensure safety and legal compliance; participate in staff projects and prepare MIS to guide operational goals.
• Assist studies to implement innovative engineering concepts in operations benefiting FedEx and customers.
• Maintain communication between operations and corporate departments; provide technical expertise on facility requests (lease terminations, new locations, five-year planning, equipment/layout/vehicle planning, cost justification).
• Monitor productivity, service, and cost performance; assist with implementing necessary changes.
• Provide technical training in workshops and on-the-job sessions on operations, manning, MIS, contingency planning, productivity, and scheduling.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering

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.

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. Posting closes on Friday, 9/11/2026.

For details on our comprehensive benefits

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].

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

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

E-Verify Program Participant: Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only).

• E-Verify Notice (bilingual)
• Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)