As the Engineer - Industrial, you will be responsible for supporting the Engineering team in driving operational efficiency, labor productivity, and optimized product flow across fulfillment operations. You will be accountable for contributing to the design and continuous improvement of facility layouts, labor standards, and process engineering initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the development, governance, and maintenance of engineered labor standards across fulfillment processes
- Conduct time studies and activity-level labor modeling to support productivity improvements
- Support facility layout design and workflow optimization for new builds, retrofits, and expansions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, Operations, Lean, Analytics) to evaluate the labor impact of WMS changes including slotting, task logic, and pick paths
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by embedding labor standards and validating performance against benchmarks
- Analyze data to support labor forecasting, productivity tracking, and performance reporting
- Contribute to the development of scalable process solutions that enhance throughput and space utilization
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree – Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field required
- Masters Degree – MBA preferred
- LEAN Six Sigma designation preferred
- Alteryx experience highly preferred, ideally supporting labor management, warehouse operations, productivity analytics, or other industrial engineering applications
- 2 years of experience in industrial or operations engineering environment
- Experience working in fulfillment or distribution environment
- Familiarity with time study techniques and labor standard development
- Understanding of WMS/LMS systems and their impact on labor and process efficiency
- Experience with facility layout and process design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, simulation software)
- Exposure to Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
- Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, or similar)
- Effective communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Detail-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement
- Ability to travel 25% - 50%
Working Environment: Warehouse – Work is generally performed in a warehouse environment. The noise level is moderately quiet. Generally well ventilated and well lighted. Warehouse employees may be exposed to all kinds of weather and may be required to wear protective clothing. Operates heavy equipment. Strict safety regulations may be required.
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In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field
- Two years of experience in an industrial or operations engineering environment
- Experience working in a fulfillment or distribution environment
- Familiarity with time study techniques and labor standard development
- Understanding of WMS and LMS systems and their impact on labor and process efficiency
- Experience with facility layout and process design tools, such as AutoCAD or simulation software
- Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, or similar
- Analytical mindset and strong problem-solving abilities
- Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Detail-oriented approach with a focus on continuous improvement
- Ability to travel 25%–50%
- Master's degree or MBA
- Lean Six Sigma designation
- Alteryx experience supporting labor management, warehouse operations, productivity analytics, or industrial engineering applications
WESCO International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about WESCO International and has not been reviewed or approved by WESCO International.
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the 401(k) with company match is a relative strong point and is consistently part of the package. Retirement offerings are frequently cited as a solid element within the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests PTO policies are favorable, including self‑managed or generous banks in some roles along with paid holidays. Paid parental leave and related time‑off options add to the perceived strength of leave benefits.
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Flexible Benefits — Feedback suggests employees have meaningful choice through medical plan options with HSA/FSA alongside ancillary programs like EAP, discounts, and supplemental coverages. The breadth of selectable add‑ons supports tailoring benefits to individual needs.
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What We Do
At Wesco, we believe life should run smoothly. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. Harnessing 100 years of ingenuity and expertise, we increase profitability, improve productivity and mitigate risk for approximately 150,000 customers worldwide. With nearly 1.5 million products and locations in more than 50 countries, Wesco is your partner in progress. Our company’s greatest asset is our people. From our corporate and field offices to our distribution sites, Wesco employs over 20,000 professionals around the globe. We’re committed to fostering diversity and inclusion across our workforce by embracing the unique perspectives, authenticity, and individuality our team members contribute to the company. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company with 2022 net sales of $21.4 billion.
