Solutions Engineering Manager

Posted 3 Days Ago
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5 Locations
In-Office
100K-100K Annually
Expert/Leader
Logistics
The Role
Leads warehouse solutions engineering for RFPs and active deployments. Analyzes client data, develops resource requirements, layouts, process flows, costs, business cases, and ROI analyses. Evaluates material-handling and automation solutions, recommends vendors, supports procurement, and manages project implementation across logistics stations. The role requires expertise in warehouse strategy, labor modeling, WMS integration, automation deployment, supply chain optimization, and industrial engineering, with on-site work required.
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Essential Job Functions

RFP Support

  • Analyze client data to support solution development objectives
  • Deliver engineered resource requirements in support of solution pricing
  • Produce written and visual (conceptual layout, material & process flow diagrams, inventory & order profiling analytics) content in support of proposal development
  • Deliver budgetary costs for material handling and automation solutions featured in proposals

Active Deployment

  • Evaluate material handling and automation solutions for feasibility in existing Contract Logistics stations
  • Develop business case and ROI in cases where fit is determined
  • Recommend vendors and advise in procurement of selected deployments
  • Project management of implemented solutions for new and existing stations 

Other Skills & Abilities

  • 5-10 years of experience in warehouse layout, engineering, and design in industries such as third-party logistics (3PL), e-commerce, retail distribution, manufacturing, or consumer packaged goods (CPG).
  • Hands on experience developing and implementing innovative warehouse solutions that balance cost, efficiency, and scalability.
  • Expertise in designing warehouse strategies including put-away, picking, replenishment, slotting optimization, and overall workflow design to improve efficiency and throughput.
  • Expertise with using AutoCAD.
  • Experience working with engineered labor standards, labor management systems, and labor modeling methodologies
  • Experience working within warehouse management systems (WMS) and integrating automation into operational workflows.
  • Experience evaluating, selecting, and deploying automation solutions such as conveyor systems, sortation equipment, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), robotic picking, and AS/RS (Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems).
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze total cost of ownership (TCO) and ROI for various warehouse strategies and automation solutions.
  • Strong understanding of supply chain and logistics best practices to drive operational improvements
  • Must have strong computer skills associated with the utilization of Excel, PowerPoint, Smart Sheets, Visio, Access, SQL, Power BI, etc.

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree required (Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, or Business preferred)
  • 10 years of experience in industrial engineering, business process management, operations & supply chain management, or equivalent

Physical Requirements

  • Job requires the ability to use vision, adjust focus and work on a standard computer screen.
  • Job may require extended sitting or standing, use of standard office equipment.
  • Job will require presence on-site at the assigned work location.
  • Job requires attendance and dependability.

Minimum Requirements

  • Must be eligible to work in the United States for any company in an ongoing capacity without company sponsorship
  • Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position

Why You Should Work for Crane?

At Crane, we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work.

We offer:

  • Quarterly Incentive Plan
  • 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
  • Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
  • Employee Referral Bonuses
  • Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
  • Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
  • Employee Discounts
  • Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates

Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify Check.

More Information: http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify 

Company benefits are contingent upon meeting eligibility requirements and plan conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, or Business
  • 10 years of experience in industrial engineering, business process management, operations and supply chain management, or equivalent
  • 5-10 years of experience in warehouse layout, engineering, and design
  • Experience developing and implementing warehouse solutions balancing cost, efficiency, and scalability
  • Expertise in warehouse strategies including put-away, picking, replenishment, slotting optimization, and workflow design
  • Expertise using AutoCAD
  • Experience with engineered labor standards, labor management systems, and labor modeling methodologies
  • Experience working with warehouse management systems and integrating automation into operational workflows
  • Experience evaluating, selecting, and deploying warehouse automation solutions
  • Ability to analyze total cost of ownership and ROI for warehouse strategies and automation solutions
  • Strong understanding of supply chain and logistics best practices
  • Strong computer skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet, Visio, Access, SQL, and Power BI
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States for any company without sponsorship
  • Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position
  • Must be able to work on-site at the assigned location
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The Company
HQ: Houston, TX
1,909 Employees
Year Founded: 2008

What We Do

Crane Worldwide Logistics provides top-class logistics solutions. Whether you're looking for Supply Chain Management, Freight Forwarding, Air Freight, Ocean Freight (FCL & LCL), Rail Freight, Trucking, Shipping, Warehousing, or Customs Brokerage, we are your nearby 3PL provider. Get a freight quote today.

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