Sr Engineer

Federal Express Corporation; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation in Memphis, TN seeks a seasoned operations engineer to evaluate and implement manpower and systems projects aimed at reducing expenses, increasing revenues, and improving customer service. You will partner with field management to align initiatives with corporate goals.

Responsibilities include developing plans for cost-efficient package distribution, monitoring field and back-office activities, and presenting cost justifications.

Qualifications

• Analytical and communication skills required.
• Five years of relevant experience required.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with field management to achieve objectives.
• Consult with management on field operations and facility planning.
• Implementing and monitoring field and back-office activities.
• Developing plans for efficient package volume distribution through computerized sort systems.
• Establishing job methods for hourly and clerical functions.
• Development of the operational budget based on recommendations for cost savings in facilities and equipment.
• Participate in studies aimed at implementing innovative engineering concepts into operations.
• Serve as a communication link between operations and corporate departments, providing technical expertise related to facility planning.
• Serve on special corporate study teams to investigate and implement productivity and performance projects.
• Monitor, analyze, and recommend ways to improve productivity, service, and cost performance in operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Evaluating and implementing manpower and systems projects to reduce operating expenses, increase revenues, and enhance customer service.

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with field management to achieve objectives
• Consult with management on critical areas such as field operations and facility planning
• Implementing and monitoring field and back-office activities
• Developing plans for efficient package volume distribution through computerized sort systems
• Establishing job methods for hourly and clerical functions
• Development of the operational budget based on recommendations for cost savings in facilities and equipment
• Participate in studies aimed at implementing innovative engineering concepts into operations, resulting in product benefits for the company and its customers
• Serve as a communication link between operations and corporate departments, providing technical expertise related to facility planning, including five‑year planning, equipment, layout, GSE planning, and cost justifications
• Serve on special corporate study teams to investigate and implement projects related to productivity and performance
• Monitor, analyze, and recommend ways to improve productivity, service, and cost performance in all areas of operations in collaboration with management
• Providing technical training to personnel through workshops, seminars, and one‑on‑one sessions in various areas such as operations, manning, contingency planning, productivity, and cost‑effectiveness
• Prepare, analyze, and monitor short‑ and long‑range plans for each director’s responsibility, offering analysis regarding expansion, new products, procedures, GSE, sort equipment, and manpower needs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.

Minimum Experience

Five (5) years of relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Analytical and communication skills.

Job Conditions

Some travel required.

Preferred Qualifications

The posting will close on October 2026, 5:00 PM CDT.

Pay Transparency

Pay

Desired location for this position would be Memphis, TN. Employees will be required to work at the FedEx location five days a week.

Applicants Have Rights Under Federal Employment Laws

• Know Your Rights
• Pay Transparency
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

E-Verify Program Participant: Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only).

• E-Verify Notice (bilingual)
• Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)

Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].