Engineering Specialist I - Operations & Process Improvement

FedEx; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx is seeking a District engineering/operations professional to advise, plan, develop, and design district plans to optimize efficiencies across facilities in Portland, OR. A Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Logistics, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math is required, plus relevant experience in operations management or industrial engineering.

You will analyze processes, manage capacity, develop labor standards, and train management on systems while traveling up to 75%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Logistics, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math.
• Equivalent 4+ years experience in operations or industrial engineering fields.
• Strong MS Office and Business Objects knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Advise and plan district engineering/operational plans to optimize efficiency.
• Identify facility inefficiencies and drive on-site improvements.
• Train management on operational processes and systems.
• Develop capacity planning and labor forecasts for current/future needs.
• Monitor adherence to SQI metrics and performance standards.

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Presentation skills

Time management

Problem solving

Leadership

Travel up to 75%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Logistics, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math

4+ years equivalent experience in related areas

Tools

Microsoft Office

Business Objects

Job description

FedEx is seeking a District engineering/operations professional to advise, plan, develop, and design district plans to optimize efficiencies across facilities in Portland, OR. A Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Logistics, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math is required, plus relevant experience in operations management or industrial engineering.

You will analyze processes, manage capacity, develop labor standards, and train management on systems while traveling up to 75%.