Solutions Design Engineer

Kenco Group, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenco Group, Inc. is seeking a Solutions Design Engineer to design and optimize warehouse layouts using data analytics and AutoCAD/3D tools. The role supports RFP responses with innovative MHE solutions, workflow development, and cost modeling for client projects.

The successful candidate will work closely with customers, vendors, and internal teams to deliver robust logistics solutions, ROI analyses, and clear operation concepts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or equivalent from a four-year college or university.
• 5-8 years of experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• MS Excel, MS Access, MS Project, Power BI, SQL experience.
• AutoCAD, 3D modeling (Sketchup)

Responsibilities

• Develop warehouse layout using AutoCAD and 3D design software to create visuals (3D layout, videos).
• Create data-driven warehouse design criteria from various analytics tools (Excel, Access, Power BI, SQL).
• Develop cost models and ROI analyses with vendors and cross-functional teams.
• Support sales by describing processes, highlighting innovations, and revising designs per client needs.
• Engage in process mapping, layout design, space planning, and inventory assessments.

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Interpersonal abilities

Strategic thinking

Data presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

3D modeling (Sketchup)

Power BI

SQL

MS Excel

MS Access

MS Project

Job description

The Solutions Design Engineer role requires a combination of technical expertise, strategic thinking, effective communication, and adaptability to support the organization's objectives in the field of warehousing design engineering

The main objective (but not limited to) of this role is to respond to the customer RFP (Request for Proposal) with an effective logistics solution design through data analytics, innovative MHE (Material Handling Equipment) solution, understanding of IT WMS (Warehouse Management System) functionality, knowledge of Operations, and the ability to present/correspond directly to the Customer effectively and succinctly.

FUNCTIONS

This role involves a mix of technical skills, project management, and interpersonal abilities with following key functions and qualifications:

Warehouse Design:

• Data analysis: capable to use different analytics tools (MS Excel, MS Access, Power BI, SQL…) to translate line level data or high-level data to warehouse design criteria.
• Capable to select and right size the storage based on design criteria, product characteristics, inventory assessment, regulatory requirements to estimate the required square footage for real estate.
• Understand and capable to select different MHE technologies applied in logistic warehouse operation to develop workflows and processes and methodologies for receiving, picking, packing, and shipping customer goods based on specific requirements.

Cost Development

• Working with different MHE vendor to price the proposed solutions considering various cost structures and operational factors to develop the cost of the solution.
• Understand cost structures, acquire costs for equipment and building improvements, and adjust pricing according to customer templates.
• Understanding Cost Modeling, participate in operational collaborations, and handle pricing complexity at an advanced level to develop solution pricing. Assist with developing cost models, assumptions, and risks of the solution.
• Establish labor standards and align IT Warehouse Management System (WMS) to support warehousing workflows and processes.
• Develop Return on Investment (ROI) analysis to assess the effectiveness of existing processes and conduct the analyses.

Solution support

• Using AutoCAD and 3D design software to develop warehouse layout and visual aid material (3D layout, videos).
• Develop material flow, process flow charts.
• Write up concept of operation documents to describe the customer’s requirements, and proposed solutions.
• Support the sales team by describing the process, highlighting innovations, and making continual revisions based on client needs.
• Support Implementation process to ensure the solution
• Engage in various industrial engineering activities, including process mapping, value stream mapping, process design, space planning, layout design using CAD, index and scope creep measurement, and inventory assessments.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or equivalent from a four-year college or university
• 5-8 years of experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• MS Excel, MS Access, MS Project, Power BI, SQL experience.
• AutoCAD, 3D modeling (Sketchup)

COMPETENCIES

• Business Acumen - Knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting his/her business and organization.
• Communicate for Impact - Proactively communicate with all stakeholders throughout the life cycle of programs and projects.
• Influencing Others - Can quickly find common ground and can solve problems for the good of the organization with a minimal amount of noise. Authentically gains trust and support of peers.
• Managing Transitions/ Change Management - Effectively plans, manages, and communicates changes in processes with appropriate stakeholders.
• Strategic Agility - Enable Kenco to remain competitive by adjusting and adapting to innovative ideas necessary to support Kenco’s long-term organizational strategy.

TRAVEL

• This position is expected to travel approximately 25% - 50%.
• A passport is not required but recommended.

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