Engineering Supply Chain Advisor

FedEx Supply Chain; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 106,600 - 165,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401K plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Medical, dental, vision benefits available on day one

Paid parental leave

Job summary

FedEx Group is seeking an experienced engineer to lead multi-site automation initiatives in Columbus, Ohio. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining engineering approaches, evaluating technologies, and managing performance for automation projects.

Qualified applicants should hold a BS in Industrial Engineering and possess strong leadership skills with at least 6 years of relevant industry experience. Expertise in Lean Six Sigma and automation delivery is crucial for this role.

Qualifications

• 6 years in 3PL/warehouse/distribution experience required.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification is required.
• Proven engineered standards, CI, and automation delivery experience.

Responsibilities

• Define automation roadmaps and standards governance.
• Lead AMR evaluations and define safety zoning.
• Develop ROI and performance SLAs for vendor negotiations.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Vendor selection

Change management

Financial acumen

Education

BS in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

AutoCAD

Visio

SQL

Python

Job description

General Summary

Reporting to the Engineering Senior Manager, this role is responsible for multi‑site automation initiatives, labor standards governance, and enterprise CI programs. Defines engineering approaches, evaluates emerging technologies, and drives vendor selection and phased deployment strategies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Define automation roadmaps, site selection, and phasing; build standards governance and sustain audits.
• Maintain PMTS/time study libraries; harmonize incentive plans with ergonomic best practices.
• Architect task release/interleaving rules; align labor and equipment; write exception handling playbooks.
• Lead AMR/GTP/robotic case picking evaluations, pilots, and scale-up; define safety zoning and change management.
• Build throughput, capacity, and labor models; predictive dashboards; scenario analysis for peak events.
• Develop ROI/payback/TCO models; RFPs and vendor scorecards; negotiate performance SLAs.
• Own DMAIC pipeline across sites; quantify benefits; ensure control plans and sustainment; coach Black/Green Belts.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications & Experience

• BS in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 6 years in 3PL/warehouse/distribution.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
• Proven engineered standards, CI, and automation delivery.
• PMI/PMP or equivalent program management experience.
• Expertise in PMTS/time study; advanced statistics; ROI modeling; executive communication.
• Proficiency in Excel/Power BI; AutoCAD/Visio; WMS/LMS data mining; SQL/Python for analytics.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Hands‑on with AMR safety/interoperability; experience with WES orchestration and digital twins.
• Experience across union/non‑union environments; PE license or advanced IE certifications.

Skills & Abilities

• Strategic leadership and multi‑site program management.
• Vendor selection/negotiation; financial acumen for automation business cases.
• Change management and stakeholder alignment across operations and IT.
• Mentor engineers across all levels and develop talent pipelines.

Physical & Cognitive Requirements (With or Without Accommodation)

• Ability to follow policies and procedures.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret information.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Ability to sit, walk, or stand for the duration of the shift.
• Must possess visual acuity to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to conduct physical tasks with a full range of motion throughout the warehouse environment.
• Ability to lift/carry items up to 50 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

FedEx Supply Chain, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

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FedEx Supply Chain is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in its application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

Perks and Benefits at FedEx Supply Chain (FSC)

• Competitive Pay: Competitive wages depending on your location and experience, paid bi-weekly for both full-time and part-time opportunities.
• 401K plan with company match after 1 year
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Holiday pay and accrued paid time of programs offering both Vacation and PTO
• Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits available on day one
• Basic life insurance
• Basic AD&D coverage
• Supplemental Life and Supplemental AD&D
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage for full-time employees after 180 days of service
• Paid parental leave for both moms and dads
• Paid bereavement and jury duty

Note: Pay is based on several factors including, but not limited to, market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, education/training, and a candidate's work experience.

Job Disclaimer (US)

Please note that this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. The Company reserves the right to modify duties or assign additional responsibilities as necessary to meet business needs.

Pay Range

USD $106,600.00 - USD $165,300.00

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