Sr. Logistics Engineer - Maintenance Engineering

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Logistics Engineer to apply quantitative methods and engineering techniques to improve maintenance productivity, asset reliability, and cost performance.

The role collaborates with internal teams to translate requirements into optimal solutions that add value to the organization. The ideal candidate will analyze large datasets, develop cost-benefit models, and leverage analytics to drive improvements in labor efficiency and network

Qualifications

• Experience in data visualization software, statistics, operations research, linear programming, forecasting, predictive modeling, relational databases, SQL, and/or cloud-based analytics platforms.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large, complex historical datasets to support development of maintenance labor assumptions, productivity benchmarks, and performance metrics.
• Incorporate automation and AI-enabled analytics approaches to improve efficiency and speed of maintenance analysis.
• Build and maintain cost-benefit and scenario models to support maintenance facility planning, capacity analysis, and network optimization.
• Analyze equipment domiciles, service demand, and travel requirements to evaluate total cost and service coverage tradeoffs.
• Facilitate strategic evaluations by preparing data-backed comparisons under varying operational assumptions.
• Identify and develop solutions to improve labor productivity, repair variability, and asset performance using technical and quantitative methods; perform root cause and diagnostic analysis.
• Lead collaborations with cross-functional teams to create and implement solutions, ensuring analytical changes are accurately implemented in reporting tools and systems.
• Connect with internal teams to understand stakeholder needs.
• Interpret business issues and requirements to provide optimal solutions.
• Tailor communication of technical information to audiences, translating data into business-focused conclusions for leaders.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of business processes to create or improve solutions.
• Lead and/or support projects to accomplish business goals.
• Train, mentor, coach, and onboard junior team members.

Skills

Data visualization software

Statistics

Operations research

Linear programming

Forecasting

Predictive modeling

Relational databases

SQL

Cloud-based analytics platforms

Education

Bachelors: Industrial Engineering

Bachelors: Management Information Systems

Bachelors: Mathematics

Bachelors: Statistics

Job description

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Senior Logistics Engineer is responsible for applying quantitative methods and engineering techniques to solve complex maintenance productivity, asset reliability, and cost performance problems while adding value to the organization. This role partners with internal teams to understand the parameters of high-impact maintenance initiatives, translating requirements into optimal solutions.

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Senior Logistics Engineer is responsible for applying quantitative methods and engineering techniques to solve complex maintenance productivity, asset reliability, and cost performance problems while adding value to the organization. This role partners with internal teams to understand the parameters of high-impact maintenance initiatives, translating requirements into optimal solutions.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze large, complex historical datasets to support the development and refinement of maintenance labor assumptions, productivity benchmarks, and performance metrics
• Incorporate automation and AI-enabled analytics approaches to improve efficiency and speed of maintenance analysis where possible
• Build and maintain cost-benefit and scenario models to support maintenance facility planning, capacity analysis, and network optimization efforts
• Analyze equipment domiciles, service demand, and travel requirements to evaluate total cost and service coverage tradeoffs
• Facilitate strategic evaluations by preparing data-backed comparisons under varying operational assumptions
• Identify and develop solutions to improve labor productivity, repair variability, and asset performance using technical and quantitative methods; perform root cause and diagnostic analysis to explain performance variation and identify actionable improvement opportunities
• Lead collaborations with cross-functional teams to create and implement solutions, ensuring analytical changes are accurately implemented in reporting tools and operational systems
• Connect with internal teams to understand stakeholder needs
• Interpret business issues and requirements to provide optimal solutions
• Tailor communication of technical information to audiences, translating data into business-focused conclusions for leaders
• Apply in-depth knowledge of business processes and experience to create or improve solutions
• Lead and/or support projects to accomplish business goals
• Train, mentor, coach, and onboard junior team members

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Information Management, or related field, or foreign equivalent, or suitable combination of education, experience, and training with 5 years of experience in Industrial Engineering or related field

AND Demonstration of the following

• Experience in data visualization software, statistics, operations research, linear programming, forecasting, predictive modeling, relational databases, SQL, and/or cloud-based analytics platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting maintenance, reliability, or asset-intensive operations
• Exposure to automation, AI-assisted analytics, or advanced statistical methods
• Background in continuous improvement or operational analysis

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

Education

Bachelors: Industrial Engineering (Required), Bachelors: Management Information Systems (Required), Bachelors: Mathematics (Required), Bachelors: Statistics (Required)

Work Experience

Engineering

Certifications

Job Opening ID

00635638 Sr. Logistics Engineer - Maintenance Engineering (Open)

“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.