Hardware Engineer II
Our Opportunity:
Chewy is seeking a Hardware Engineer II for its Fulfillment Center Design Team. In this role you will be a key member of the engineering team that researches and designs new fulfillment infrastructure, processes, and technology to support the growth of Chewy’s fulfillment operations.
What You’ll Do:
- Develop detailed engineering designs for new FCs and FC retrofits and develop spreadsheet models to analyze inbound/outbound/inventory capacities, material flow, mechanical throughput, storage slotting, labor requirements, and costing estimates.
- Analyze business opportunities to generate design concepts and layouts for core fulfillment operations and new business vertical expansions (cold chain and pharmaceuticals).
- Lead and coordinate design execution efforts between internal teams and outside vendors including equipment specifications, material flow, process designs, and site layouts.
- Prepare RFPs (Request for Proposal), lead reviews, and compare/tabulate bids to make vendor recommendations based on technical qualifications.
- Partner with external vendors to scope, design, and validate new fulfillment processes and technology such as, GTP picking automation, robotic work cells, multiple conveyance types, high speed sortation, etc.
- Create and present upon technical documents that outline design project scopes, requirements, funding, and engineering recommendations.
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor's Degree (Engineering or related field) or equivalent work experience.
- 5+ years of experience managing fulfillment, distribution, or manufacturing design engineering teams.
- Experience using computer-aided design software.
- Experience developing and maintaining advanced spreadsheet models.
- Experience working with automated material handling and equipment system integrators.
- Experience developing data queries.
- Ability to simultaneously support multiple high priority projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate with cross functional stakeholders.
- Ability to travel as needed.
Bonus (if applicable):
- Master's Degree (Engineering or related field).
- Experience designing automated ecommerce fulfillment infrastructure, processes, and technology.
- Experience analyzing and summarizing large data sets.
- Excellent organization, communication, and writing skills.
Chewy is committed to equal opportunity. We value and embrace diversity and inclusion of all Team Members. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact [email protected].
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