Implementation Engineer

CEVA Logistics; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CEVA Logistics seeks an Implementation Engineer to support new client and facility rollouts within our Contract Logistics network. You will maintain layouts, ensure readiness actions are completed, track capital investments, and implement CEVA LEAN and continuous improvement standards.

You will work with the project team and local operations to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. Ideal candidates have a bachelor's in engineering or related field and at least 3 years in logistics facility design

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or related field is required.
• Minimum 3 years of logistics and distribution experience designing or launching facilities.
• 3PL experience is required; e-commerce and omni-channel fulfilment preferred.
• Experience in utilities/infrastructure design for material handling equipment.
• Experience with vendor/integrator management during implementations.
• LEAN and Six Sigma certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Solutions Design to understand data assumptions and procurement needs.
• Lead site setup, facility outfitting, layout execution and process optimization in the fulfillment center.
• Define slotting and replenishment strategy and communicate insights to operations.
• Coordinate with IT/WMS to define location naming, work zones, routing, and pick sequences.
• Validate pricing assumptions using data and labour standards; develop operational reporting.
• Collaborate with Training to ensure accurate work instructions for facilities.
• Partner with PM and Procurement to ensure on-time, on-budget equipment delivery.

Skills

AutoCAD

Data analysis

Process mapping

Excel

PowerPoint

WMS knowledge

Warehouse automation

Vendor management

Quality design

Sortation design

UAT testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Data Analysis

Process Mapping Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

WMS

Job description

The Implementation Engineer will support the implementations of new clients and new facilities in CEVA Contract Logistics network. The Engineer will be responsible for maintaining layouts, ensuring facilities readiness actions are completed, tracking capital investments, and implementing CEVA LEAN and Continuous Improvement Engineering standards. The Engineer will collaborate with the Implementation project team and local Operations & Facilities teams to ensure all actions are completed on-time and in budget.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Collaborate with Solutions Design to understand data assumptions, solution design elements, and procurement needs for new client and new facility implementations.
• Lead site setup, facility outfitting, layout execution and process optimization activities in the fulfillment center
• Define the slotting and replenishment strategy for each new client engagement by analysing complex sets of data. Must communicate key insights and strategies to Operational partners.
• Coordinate with IT and WMS Configuration team to define location naming, work zones, material flow & routing, and pick sequences in WMS system.
• Use data, direct observation, and predetermined labour standards to validate pricing assumptions, including change requests, and develop Operational reporting to drive visibility and efficiency in the Operation.
• Collaborate with the Training & Development team to ensure work instructions represent the specific processes and physical work performed in the facility.
• Partner with Project Management and Procurement to ensure equipment and supplies are ordered, tracked, delivered, and implemented on-time and on budget..

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or related field of study
• Minimum 3 years Logistics & Distribution experience designing, implementing, or launching new facilities and solutions
• Third Party Logistics (3PL) experience required.
• E-commerce and Omni channel fulfilment experience.
• Experience in designing building utilities and infrastructure requirements including power, air, data required to support solution design for material handling equipment and processes
• Experience in managing vendors and integrators with implementation of material handling equipment.
• Six Sigma and LEAN certifications a plus.

Skills:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Data Analysis, process mapping tools, Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint. Knowledge of WMS functionality.
• Experience in warehouse automation applications
• Experience in managing vendors and integrators with implementation of material handling equipment.
• Experience in quality and efficiency design with experience to identify best practices in high volume environments.
• Demonstrated experience in sortation design and components, rates and material handling of various package configurations
• Experience in designing and implementing user acceptance testing for material handling equipment installation.

Characteristics:

• Strong interpersonal communication skills, demonstrated history of developing relationships and building trust, ability to work independently & in a team environment.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and develop appropriate solutions.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package with a focus on your wellbeing. This includes competitive Paid Time Off, 401(k), health insurance and an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel, car and hospitality brands, including important offerings like pet insurance.

We are a team in every sense, and we support each other and work collaboratively to achieve our goals together.