Senior Industrial Engineer

GEODIS; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

First Stop Health telemedical access

Rain financial wellness app

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid maternity and parental leave

Career development programs

Mentorship programs

Fitness class discounts

Meditation/relaxation app access

Financial wellness programs

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

GEODIS is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer – Distribution Center Design to develop conceptual and detailed designs for new distribution and fulfillment facilities. You will lead the design package, including layouts, equipment, storage media, and slotting analyses, aligning with client needs and internal standards.

The role emphasizes data-driven analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on engineering from concept to ready-for-implementation layouts, with frequent interaction with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Process, Mechatronics, or related engineering field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 7 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Expertise in AutoCAD and SQL.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PC literate).
• 3PL warehousing, distribution center, or fulfillment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes client data to determine order profiles, storage media application, product slotting, velocity, SKU affinities, and ABC analysis.
• Supports the sales process by aiding the solutions team in RFP responses, developing materials, and presenting to clients.
• Leads engineering design from conceptualization to detailed layouts for implementation, including AutoCAD production.
• Prepares engineering documents detailing storage, capacity, zoning, slotting, and waving; coordinates reviews with stakeholders.
• Develops WMS configuration files with location slotting/zoning/sequencing for facilities; collaborates with engineering, WMS, and operations teams.

Skills

Data analysis

Process optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Process/Mechatronics engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SQL

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Sr Industrial Engineer – Distribution Center Design is responsible for developing a conceptual and a detailed design and the implementation of new distribution and fulfillment business. Leads the development of a design package that may include facility layouts, material handling equipment designs, storage media designs, process designs, and slotting and pick path analyses.

Who We Are:

GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.

Your role on the team:

• Analyzes client data to determine order profiles, storage media application, product slotting, velocity, SKU affinities, ABC analysis
• Supports the sales process by supporting the solutions team’s response to RFPs including developing materials and presenting to potential clients
• Participates in scope confirmation sessions with client and conducts gap analysis to ensure issues are resolved; identifies changes to the scope when they occur and provides necessary documentation and escalation
• Leads detailed engineering process on new business awards to take the design from conceptualization to full detailed design ready for implementation by performing data analyses, developing material handling specifications, working with vendors to obtain quotes, and generating a detailed, engineered AutoCAD layout with fitment into the selected facility
• Prepares engineering documents to describe solution and detailed operating concepts such as storage and shipping capacity, zoning, slotting, waving, etc. and facilitates reviews with key work stream leads including engineering peers, WMS Implementation, and operations
• Participates on a team responsible for the implementation of new business by preparing WMS configuration files with all needed locations slotting/zoning/sequences/put-away and picking profiles for the facility and preparing slotting files and/or slotting tool for the facility
• Manages material handling vendors through schedule, permitting, installation, commissioning, punch lists, etc. and validates all equipment installation, including necessary testing of automated material handling equipment
• Participates on a team responsible for the implementation of new business by developing operational strategies (put-away, waving, picking, zoning, slotting, etc.) and preparing the WMS configuration file with all needed locations slotting/zoning /sequencing /put-away and picking profiles for the facility
• Manages material handling vendors through schedule, permitting, installation, commissioning, punch lists, etc. and validates all equipment installation, including necessary testing of automated material handling equipment
• Researches and maintains knowledge of emerging industry practice
• Other duties as required and assigned

What you need: (requirements)

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Process, Mechatronics, or related engineering degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum 7 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must have expertise in AutoCAD and SQL
• Must be PC literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• 3PL warehousing, distribution center or fulfillment experience required

What you gain from joining our team:

• Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through First Stop Health is available on the first day of employment!
• Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app
• Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
• Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
• Free financial wellness programs
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community.
• + more!