Senior Implementation Engineer - Houston, TX

American President Lines; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CEVA Logistics in Houston seeks a Senior Implementation Engineer to drive new client and facility deployments within our contract logistics network. You will manage layouts, readiness actions, capital investments, and Lean/CI standards, partnering with the project team and facilities to deliver on time and on budget.

You will collaborate across IT, WMS, and operations, lead site setup and process optimization, and ensure solutions meet technical and commercial requirements while managing vendors

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, operations management, or related field.
• 5+ years of logistics & distribution experience designing, implementing, or launching new facilities and solutions.
• 3PL experience required and WMS configuration experience.
• E-commerce and Omni channel fulfilment experience desired.
• Experience in designing building utilities and infrastructure for material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Solutions Design to understand data assumptions, solution design elements, and procurement needs for new client and new facility implementations.
• Lead site setup, facility outfitting, layout execution and process optimization activities in the fulfillment center
• Define the slotting and replenishment strategy for each new client engagement by analysing data and communicating insights to operations.
• Coordinate with IT and WMS Configuration to define location naming, work zones, material flow and routing, and pick sequences in WMS.
• Use data and labour standards to validate pricing assumptions and develop operational reporting for visibility and efficiency.

Skills

Data analysis

Process mapping

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

WMS functionality

Warehouse automation

Vendor management

LEAN/Six Sigma

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

WMS configuration

Excel

Job description

Senior Implementation Engineer - Houston, TX

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co‑create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

At CEVA Logistics, weRise in Motion. Your career is always on the move, growing as fast and as far as your ambition takes you. Join a global team of nearly 200 nationalities, shaping the future of global trade, moving essential goods, forging new paths, and pushing boundaries to serve an ever‑changing world. The pace is fast, the challenges are real, but the rewards are greater: growth, purpose, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. This is more than a job. It’s a journey on which you rise.

YOUR ROLE

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

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Collaborate with Solutions Design to understand data assumptions, solution design elements, and procurement needs for new client and new facility implementations.
• Lead site setup, facility outfitting, layout execution and process optimization activities in the fulfillment center
• Define the slotting and replenishment strategy for each new client engagement by analysing complex sets of data. Must communicate key insights and strategies to Operational partners.
• Coordinate with IT and WMS Configuration team to define location naming, work zones, material flow & routing, and pick sequences in WMS system.
• Use data, direct observation, and predetermined labour standards to validate pricing assumptions, including change requests, and develop Operational reporting to drive visibility and efficiency in the Operation.
• Collaborate with the Training & Development team to ensure work instructions represent the specific processes and physical work performed in the facility.
• Partner with Project Management and Procurement to ensure equipment and supplies are ordered, tracked, delivered, and implemented on-time and on budget.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or related field of study
• Minimum of 5 years of Logistics & Distribution experience designing, implementing, or launching new facilities and solutions
• Third Party Logistics (3PL) experience required.
• WMS configuration experience
• E-commerce and Omni channel fulfilment experience.
• Experience designing building utilities and infrastructure requirements including power, air, data required to support solution design for material handling equipment and processes
• Experience in managing vendors and integrators with implementation of material handling equipment.
• Six Sigma and LEAN certifications a plus.

Skills:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Data Analysis, process mapping tools, Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint. Knowledge of WMS functionality.
• Experience in warehouse automation applications
• Experience in managing vendors and integrators with implementation of material handling equipment.
• Experience in quality and efficiency design with experience to identify best practices in high volume environments.
• Demonstrated experience in sortation design and components, rates and material handling of various package configurations
• Experience in designing and implementing user acceptance testing for material handling equipment installation.

Characteristics:

• Strong interpersonal communication skills, demonstrated history of developing relationships and building trust, ability to work independently & in a team environment.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and develop appropriate solutions.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package with a focus on your wellbeing. This includes competitive Paid Time Off, 401(k), health insurance and an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel, car and hospitality brands, including important offerings like pet insurance.

We are a team in every sense, and we support each other and work collaboratively to achieve our goals together.

It is our goal that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment, so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then let’s work together to help you find your new role.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. You can stay in the same job family, find a new family to grow in (an almost limitless number of options) or find your own path. Join CEVA for a challenging and rewarding career.

CEVA operates in a multicultural, global environment and is a richly diverse organization operating seamlessly as one company. We aim to attract, motivate and retain the best people in our industry, whatever their background. We share the same passion to deliver world‑class solutions to our customers. We have the best supply chain professionals in the industry and develop this talent in an inspiring work environment.

CEVA Logistics is proud to be an 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 Individual with Disabilities.

Please note: Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: [e-mail]. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.

Information provided is true and accurate. False statements or information will result in the application voided.

Outstanding benefits for employee and family including multiple health plans (company contribution to health savings account), prescription, dental and vision coverage.

Company paid 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, identify theft & legal plan.

401(k) with company match.

Flexible Paid Time Off programs including company paid holidays.

Tuition reimbursement program.