Remote Industrial Systems Engineer & Consultant

OnTrac; Chantilly (VA); Remote; USD 126,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

OnTrac is hiring an Industrial Engineer Consultant to design, evaluate, and optimize high-volume logistics systems including warehousing and distribution. You will lead technical work, develop models for asset deployment, and advance safety, throughput, and cost performance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, capital planning input, and adoption of material-handling technologies. Remote work is allowed where authorized by the company.

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.
• It is the responsibility of every position to understand and adhere to the security guidelines outlined in OnTrac's Acceptable Use policy and to conduct their activities accordingly.

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 & lifecycle 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

Analytics

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

CAD software

Simulation tools

Job description

OnTrac is hiring an Industrial Engineer Consultant to design, evaluate, and optimize high-volume logistics systems including warehousing and distribution. You will lead technical work, develop models for asset deployment, and advance safety, throughput, and cost performance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, capital planning input, and adoption of material-handling technologies. Remote work is allowed where authorized by the company.