Sr Engineer

FedEx; Tennessee; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx in Tennessee seeks a seasoned operations engineer to evaluate and implement manpower and systems projects aimed at reducing expenses, increasing revenue, and enhancing customer service.

You will work with field management, consult on operations and facility planning, and develop budgets and plans for efficient package sorting and GSE.

Some travel required; bachelor’s degree in engineering and five years of relevant experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Analytical and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required.

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, 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

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

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

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