The company

Outrider, the pioneer in autonomous yard operations for logistics hubs, helps large enterprises improve safety and increase efficiency. The only company exclusively focused on automating all aspects of yard operations, Outrider eliminates manual tasks that are hazardous and repetitive. Outrider’s mission is to drive the rapid adoption of sustainable freight transportation by deploying zero-emission systems. Outrider is a private company backed by NEA, 8VC, Koch Disruptive Technologies, and other top-tier investors. For more information, visit www.outrider.ai

The role 

The Industrial Engineer will report to the VP of Autonomous Vehicle Operations and serve as a key liaison between the customer's transportation/operations teams and Outrider deployment teams. This will require a basic understanding of logistics software tools, such as warehouse management systems (WMS) or yard management systems (YMS), and process optimization tools.  The ideal candidate will be a great communicator with a high level of organization, enthusiasm, and a relentless attention to detail. The position will manage many competing priorities, with a diverse set of tasks and objectives.  The ideal candidate will also embrace our goal to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission, self-driving vehicle systems and help us realize our potential to define, build, and lead a new category of robotic automation for Fortune 500 customers.

Duties & responsbilities

• Analyzing the layouts and process flows of distribution yards at large logistics/trucking hubs
• Collecting data through observations, measurements, interviews and the customer's software systems
• Presenting findings to customer and Outrider teams
• Assisting in the preparation of plans for customers that outline the deployment specifications for the Outrider System
• Collect operational process data and site/property measurement data from customers using interviews, observations, tools, and logs from enterprise systems
• Conduct time-series studies and maintain a deep understanding of customers’ trucking operations
• Work with sales, product, and operations teams to perform product usability/feasibility studies -- using formal operations research techniques -- to build customer proposals, and deployment plans
• Propose new solutions regarding the optimal use of customers' logistics facility resources -- such as equipment, materials, and personnel -- to increase productivity and improve throughput
• Contribute to ROI analyses developed by the sales and finance teams to support customer proposals
• Design customer yard layouts using AutoCAD
• Select and work with vendors to complete projects, as needed
• Develop and integrate targeted solutions with customers and operations management
• Continually re-evaluate work process for productivity improvements
• Manage customer expectations and drive exceptional customer service across a cross functional team
• Travel to customer sites for up to a week at a time, as needed
• While this is an accurate reflection of the position, Outrider reserves the right to require additional/different tasks to be performed as needed

Required qualifications

• BS and/or MS in operations research, supply chain management, logistics, industrial engineering, or related field
• 4+ years of Industrial Engineering experience in a logistics context
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Knowledge of labor management systems
• Ease with communicating at the technical and senior executive level
• Ability to balance multiple competing priorities and projects and a track record of timely delivery of work product
• Ability to construct yard layouts using AutoCAD (or similar drafting tool)
• Proven track record demonstrating strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Experience with (external) client facing projects

Ideal qualifications

• Experience with robotics, autonomous vehicles, AGV or complex electromechanical systems

Compensation & benefits

• Salary range of $95,000 - $114,000. For benefits, check this out!

At Outrider, we believe in cultivating an environment where there is diversity of perspectives, experiences, and knowledge with the expectation that we thrive in an inclusive environment. Outrider is committed to a workforce where everyone's opportunities are limitless regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any others that are protected by law.