Industrial Engineer II - Continuous Improvement

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Job description

Primary Duties:

Participates in the analysis of client data to determine order profiles, storage media application, product slotting, velocity, SKU affinities, and ABC analysis
Assists Operations leadership by creating and equipping them with reporting on various aspects of operational efficiency/inefficiency to facilitate continuous improvement
Performs detailed engineering on building/operational changes to take a design from conceptualization to full detailed design ready for implementation, by performing data analyses, providing material specifications, and generating final AutoCAD layout with fitment into the selected facility
Participates in scope confirmation sessions with client and/or Operations team; identifies changes to scope when they occur and provides necessary documentation and escalation
Prepares engineering documents to describe solution and detailed operating concepts such as storage and shipping capacity, zoning, slotting, waving, etc. and facilitates reviews with key work stream leads including engineering peers, WMS Implementation, and operations
Participates in the creation and/or update of WMS configuration files with all needed locations slotting/zoning/sequences/put-away and picking profiles for the facility and preparing slotting files and/or slotting tool for the facility
Manages material handling vendors through schedule, permitting, installation, commissioning, punch lists, etc. and validates all equipment installation and modifications, including necessary testing of automated material handling equipment
Other duties as required and assigned

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Process, Mechatronics or related engineering degree from an accredited institution
Minimum 2 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Must be familiar in AutoCAD and SQL
Must be PC literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
3PL warehousing, distribution center or fulfillment experience preferred

Essential Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, technical procedures and governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively communicate process and technical concepts to a variety of audiences from entry level warehouse employee to executive level
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to effectively communicate relevant project information to management and customers
Must be able to travel up to 30%

Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. The employee is regularly exposed to ambient lighting and temperate climate conditions.

[1] The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

[2] Job Duties as documented in this job description are considered "Essential Functions" and have been created by the standards of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) require that employees be able to perform "Essential Functions" of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the "Essential Functions".