Remote Industrial Engineer Consultant - Logistics Mastery

OnTrac; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

OnTrac is seeking an Industrial Engineer Consultant to design, evaluate, and optimize high-volume logistics systems for delivery operations. You will lead engineering efforts, develop models, and guide capital planning to improve throughput, safety, and cost efficiency.

Remote-friendly role with competitive base pay and potential bonus up to 15%. Requires 8+ years in industrial engineering and strong CAD/simulation skills; collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Advanced knowledge of industrial engineering, ideally within logistics, shipping, or manufacturing environments.
• Advanced skills in industrial engineering systems design, analytics, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management.
• Strong understanding of the interdependencies between mechanical systems, operations, safety, and business performance.
• Strong knowledge of CAD software and simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Industrial systems technical leadership: Serve as a recognized technical authority for systems supporting logistics, shipping, warehousing, and material-handling operations, including conveyors, sortation systems, automated equipment, trailers, dock equipment, and packaging machinery.
• Engineering models & lifetime strategy: Develop and refine complex engineering models, methodologies, and procedures that support equipment selection, deployment, maintenance strategies, and lifecycle optimization.
• Operational performance & engineering solutions: Recommend and implement practical, scalable solutions that improve throughput, operational performance, asset uptime, safety, cost efficiency, and risk mitigation in fast-paced logistics environments.
• Engineering methods & technical evaluation: Define appropriate methods for new or ambiguous engineering assignments using advanced analysis and professional judgment; evaluate vendor designs, technical proposals, and equipment performance against specifications, safety standards, and business objectives.
• Technology partnerships & innovation: Build strategic relationships with material-handling manufacturers to evaluate emerging technologies that improve operational efficiency and reduce reliance on human capital.
• Capital planning & strategic alignment: Develop detailed project estimates for capital expenditure planning and ensure engineering work aligns with departmental goals, capital plans, and broader business strategies.
• Technical recommendations & stakeholder communication: Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable recommendations for non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Industrial engineering

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CAD software

Simulation tools

Job description

OnTrac is seeking an Industrial Engineer Consultant to design, evaluate, and optimize high-volume logistics systems for delivery operations. You will lead engineering efforts, develop models, and guide capital planning to improve throughput, safety, and cost efficiency.

Remote-friendly role with competitive base pay and potential bonus up to 15%. Requires 8+ years in industrial engineering and strong CAD/simulation skills; collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.