Project Engineer

Federal Express Corporation; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is seeking an Industrial Engineer to lead multiple projects in Memphis, focusing on manpower and systems initiatives to reduce costs, increase revenues and enhance customer service. The role requires strong analytics and strategy formulation to transform business processes.

The candidate should bring a Bachelor’s in industrial engineering and at least seven years of related experience, with preferred skills in Python, R, SQL, and data visualization tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Seven years of experience in industrial engineering or related engineering experience.
• Strong analytical, computer and communication skills.
• Ability to develop operating plans and conduct studies.
• Knowledge to set strategies and transform business processes and operational tools into actionable tools.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development and implementation of operating plans and performs engineering work, conducting studies, preparing data and developing models and analytical tools for use by engineers and operations.
• Sets strategy which leads to the transformation of business processes and operational tools to enable global excellence. Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Operations planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Cloud platforms

Job description

Leads multiple projects simultaneously, including the evaluation and implementation of manpower and systems projects designed to reduce operating and expenses, increase revenues and enhance customer service.

Essential Functions

• Leads the development and implementation of operating plans and performs engineering work, conducting studies, preparing data and developing models and analytical tools for use by engineers and operations.
• Sets strategy which leads to the transformation of business processes and operational tools to enable global excellence. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or another related engineering discipline.

Minimum Experience

Seven (7) years experience in industrial engineering or related engineering experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical, computer and communication skills.
• Ability to develop operating plans and conduct studies
• Knowledge to set strategies
• Ability to transform of business processes and operational tools into actionable tools

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred: Python, R, or similar programming languages, SQL and large-scale data processing, Machine Learning and AI techniques, model deployment, and production AI environments. Statistical analysis and experimental design'. Data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.). Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud. Familiarity with MLOps, model deployment, and production AI environments.

The posting will close on Friday, October 2, 2026, 5:00 PM CDT.

Pay Transparency

Pay:

Additional Details

The desired location for this position is Memphis, TN (MEM) location. Employees will be required to work at the FedEx location five days a week.

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)