Solutions Development Lead, Warehouse Automation

SencorpWhite, Inc; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Tompkins Solutions is seeking a Solutions Development Leader to own warehouse and material handling solutions from discovery through handoff to implementation. You will translate data and business requirements into practical designs while coordinating with sales, equipment suppliers, and internal teams.

The role requires strong analytical skills, engineering judgment, and clear customer communication. Travel is involved; remote work is possible with proximity to travel sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience developing warehouse, distribution, or automated material handling solutions with ownership of deliverables.
• Strong data analysis to validate datasets and translate findings into design requirements.
• Excel proficiency for operational analysis, capacity calculations, labor modeling, and ROI evaluation.
• AutoCAD 2D proficiency for layouts.
• Familiarity with warehouse automation technologies and material handling concepts.

Responsibilities

• Own scope, schedule, coordination, and quality of solutions development deliverables and keep stakeholders informed.
• Conduct site visits and customer discussions to understand operations, objectives, constraints, and future needs.
• Analyze and validate data, identify gaps, and document assumptions used in design.
• Translate data into design requirements: throughput, storage, material flows, staffing, equipment performance.
• Develop and compare material handling concepts based on fit, capacity, cost, and implementation.
• Prepare concept layouts using AutoCAD 2D and coordinate equipment requirements, capabilities, and budget with suppliers.
• Develop labor models, project costs, and ROI analyses to support recommendations.
• Prepare proposals and descriptions that explain the recommended solution and basis.
• Present findings to customers and internal stakeholders with clear assumptions and benefits.
• Coordinate with sales and internal engineering to define scope, risks, and high-level schedules.
• Lead handoff to implementation team with design intent and operating requirements.
• Seek input on unfamiliar technologies and escalate risks when needed.
• Contribute to team tools, templates, standards, and processes.

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Client communication

Engineering judgment

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD 2D

Microsoft Excel

Simulation tools

3D layout development

Job description

Tompkins Solutions is seeking a Solutions Development Leader to own warehouse and material handling solutions from discovery through handoff to implementation. You will translate data and business requirements into practical designs while coordinating with sales, equipment suppliers, and internal teams.

The role requires strong analytical skills, engineering judgment, and clear customer communication. Travel is involved; remote work is possible with proximity to travel sites.