Weee! · 2 days ago
Senior Solution Design Engineer
Fremont, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$117K/yr - $145K/yr
5+ years expWeee! is the largest and fastest-growing ethnic e-grocer in the United States, dedicated to reshaping the grocery business. They are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Solution Design Engineer to design scalable warehouse layouts and ensure timely project launches that align with strategic business objectives.
E-CommerceGroceryRetail
Responsibilities
Design and optimize warehouse layouts including racking configurations, dock planning, and workstation placement for both existing facilities and new builds to maximize space utilization and operational efficiency
Develop strategic capacity plans that forecast throughput requirements and SKU capacity needs to support long-term business growth and expansion
Create and iterate CAD layouts, throughput models, and capacity analyses to validate design feasibility and performance against current and future business requirements
Evaluate automation solutions including hardware selection, system integration, and layout design modifications to support material handling equipment, robotics, AMRs, and packaging technologies
Conduct comprehensive ROI analysis and business case development for automation and equipment investments, providing financial impact assessments to support capital planning decisions
Support strategic finance budget forecasting by providing accurate cost estimates and capacity projections for warehouse expansion and automation initiatives
Build repeatable design frameworks and standardized templates for new builds and retrofits to enable rapid, consistent deployment across multiple sites
Lead design workshops and maintain close collaboration with Operations, Process Engineering, WMS, Finance, and external vendors to align requirements and evaluate trade-offs
Manage vendor relationships to achieve reliable collaboration, favorable terms, and cost-effective solutions that meet technical specifications
Simultaneously manage multiple high-visibility warehouse design projects, influencing and communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Provide technical leadership and design clarifications throughout project execution phases to ensure smooth implementation and address operational constraints
Document design standards, processes, and lessons learned to build institutional knowledge for long-term scalability
Support warehouse safety design considerations in accordance with OSHA standards and operational best practices
Travel 10-20% to observe operations, validate designs onsite, and interact with internal and external business and technical leaders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field
5+ years of experience in e-commerce fulfillment, distribution center, or 3PL warehouse design with focus on layouts, racking, process flow, and automation evaluation
Proven track record delivering new warehouse projects or large-scale expansions from concept through implementation
Strong AutoCAD skills and hands-on warehouse layout design experience
Experience in throughput modeling and capacity planning for warehouse operations
Demonstrated ability to conduct ROI analysis and business case evaluation for automation and equipment investments
Strong vendor management experience with ability to build constructive, sustainable relationships
Excellent project management skills with ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
Strong cross-functional communication and stakeholder management abilities
System-level thinking that connects operational details with strategic business goals
Detail-oriented approach with rigor in technical analysis and design documentation
Practical, operations-focused mindset with comfort working hands-on and onsite with fulfillment teams
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business Administration, or related field
Experience with automation solutions such as AutoStore, Geek+, AMRs, or other material handling systems
Understanding of WMS/WCS integration considerations in warehouse design
Experience with discrete event simulation software
Professional certifications (Lean Six Sigma, PMP)
Experience in high-growth retail or e-commerce environments
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance package, including medical, dental, and vision. PPO/HMO packages
401k, 4% company match
Equity and Bonus
Vacation, sick and holiday time off
Monthly mobile stipend
Monthly Weee! Points credits
Company
Weee!
Weee! is an online grocery delivery platform that offers hispanic and asian foods specialty products and everyday staples.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$862.75MKey Investors
SoftBank Vision FundDST GlobalGoodwater Capital
2022-02-28Series E· $425M
2021-03-16Series D· $315M
2020-08-17Series C· $35M
Leadership Team
Larry Liu
Founder & CEO
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