Barrett Distribution Centers is a leader in providing customized third-party logistics and distribution services. The Solution Design Engineer I will support the design of innovative operational solutions, collaborating with various teams to ensure customer requirements are met and operational efficiency is achieved.
Responsibilities
- Support the design of end-to-end operational solutions for new business opportunities, including facility layouts, material handling equipment selection, labor planning, and basic technology integration, under the guidance of senior engineers
- Participate in customer and internal discussions to understand business needs, operational constraints, and service expectations; assist in translating requirements into design inputs and specifications
- Analyze historical and forecasted data to support throughput, storage capacity, and labor planning using established models, tools, and templates
- Assist in developing solution narratives, cost models, and ROI analyses for RFP responses and new business proposals; support internal and customer presentations
- Support the evaluation and incorporation of standard automation technologies, systems, and process flows into proposed solutions
- Collaborate with sales, operations, engineering, IT, and project management teams to support solution development and implementation efforts
- Prepare design documentation, CAD layouts, and presentation materials to communicate solution concepts, assumptions, and benefits
- Apply industry-accepted technologies, automation concepts, and best practices in solution design while developing technical and business expertise
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Moderate travel required to customer sites and company facilities (approximately 30%, up to 50% during peak project phases)
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field required
- Up to Two (2) years' experience in solution design, business process engineering, warehousing, production environment, or related experience required
- Working knowledge of solution design and warehouse engineering principles
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and AutoCAD
- Solid understanding of warehouse operations and industry best practices
- Basic to working knowledge of WMS functionality and concepts
- Ability to adjust training presentations to skill set of audience
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
- Ability to deal with a high level of ambiguity, balance competing priorities, complex situations, and tight deadlines
- Strong emphasis on organizational skills and attention to detail
- Must demonstrate high level of interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work well under pressure and problem solve across a variety of business processes
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Opportunities for advancement – we love to promote from within!
- Ongoing training and leadership development
- Profit-sharing program – all employees benefit when the company succeeds!
- Competitive compensation
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401K savings plan with company match
- PTO
- A second-to-none culture where you’ll be treated like family and allowed to excel
Company Overview
Barrett Distribution Centers is a logistics company that provides Transportation Management services. It was founded in 1941, and is headquartered in Franklin, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://barrettdistribution.com.
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