Implementation Engineer - Plainfield, IN

American President Lines; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CEVA Logistics in Plainfield, IN seeks an Implementation Engineer to support new client implementations and facility setups within the CEVA Contract Logistics network. You will maintain layouts, drive readiness actions, track capital investments, and apply CEVA LEAN and Continuous Improvement standards across projects.

You will partner with Operations, Facilities, and Procurement to ensure on-time, on-budget execution while maintaining safe, efficient processes and reflecting actual workflows in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 3+ years in logistics & distribution designing, implementing or launching facilities.
• Experience in 3PL or similar environment.
• Experience with e-commerce and omnichannel fulfilment.

Responsibilities

• Support site setup, facility outfitting, layout execution, and process optimization in the fulfillment center.
• Collaborate with Solution Design and local Operations & Facilities teams on facility layouts and racking changes.
• Implement CEVA LEAN and Continuous Improvement standards.
• Partner with Operations to propose process optimization projects to improve efficiency, safety, and quality.
• Ensure work instructions reflect actual processes and are followed.
• Coordinate with Project Management and Procurement to track equipment and supplies and ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

AutoCAD

Data analysis

Process mapping

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Warehouse automation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

WMS functionality

Job description

Plainfield, IN, US

Your Role

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

Responsibilities

• Support site setup, facility outfitting, layout execution, and process optimization activities in the fulfillment center.
• Collaborate with Solution Design and local Operations & Facilities teams to define facility layouts and racking elevation changes.
• Implement CEVA standards related to LEAN, Continuous Improvement, Tier Boards, and KPIs.
• Partner with the Operations team to propose process optimization projects to improve efficiency, safety, and quality, ensuring successful execution of projects.
• Observe operations and ensure work instructions are adhered to and reflect the actual process.
• Partner with Project Management and Procurement to ensure equipment and supplies are ordered, tracked, delivered, and implemented on time and on budget.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of logistics & distribution experience designing, implementing, or launching new facilities and solutions.
• Experience in 3PL or similar environment.
• E-commerce and omnichannel fulfilment experience.
• Six Sigma and LEAN certifications a plus.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, data analysis, process mapping tools, Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint, and knowledge of WMS functionality.
• Experience with warehouse automation applications.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, demonstrated history of developing relationships and building trust, ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and develop appropriate solutions.

Benefits

• Competitive Paid Time Off and flexible PTO programs including company paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, including company contribution to health savings account.
• Life insurance, accident insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and employee assistance plan.
• Voluntary benefits including additional life insurance, AD&D coverage, buy-up short- and long-term disability, critical illness, identity theft & legal plan.
• Employee benefits platform with discounts on gym memberships and a range of retail, travel, car and hospitality brands.
• Pet insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement program.

Equal Opportunity

CEVA Logistics is a proud equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.