Remote Lead Warehouse Automation & Design Engineer

NEPSE Trading; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GXO Logistics is seeking a Lead Automation & Design Engineer to guide the development of design packages for warehousing solutions, including material flow diagrams, layouts, automation concepts, and testing plans.

You’ll oversee vendor management, implement data-driven designs, and drive projects from concept through implementation, with up to 50% travel to support sites and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 4 years of engineering experience in supply chain, logistics, warehousing, or related field.
• Experience leading engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Data Analytics team to analyze client data to determine order profiles and slotting.
• Prepares engineering calculations and documents detailing storage, capacity and layout concepts.
• Designs overall facility layout, storage media, and flow with appropriate equipment.
• Supports business development by assisting with RFP responses and presenting to potential clients.
• Evaluates manual vs automated warehouse solutions and develops ROI/payback analyses.
• Leads engineering processes on new business awards from concept to detailed design for implementation.
• Manages vendor relations for material handling and automation, including installation and testing.
• Provides post go-live support and troubleshooting and mentors junior engineers.

Skills

SQL

Power BI

Python

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SQL

Power BI

Python

Job description

GXO Logistics is seeking a Lead Automation & Design Engineer to guide the development of design packages for warehousing solutions, including material flow diagrams, layouts, automation concepts, and testing plans.

You’ll oversee vendor management, implement data-driven designs, and drive projects from concept through implementation, with up to 50% travel to support sites and clients.