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Barrett Distribution Centers, Inc. · 2 days ago

Solution Design Engineer Manager

Franklin, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$145K/yr - $160K/yr

8+ years exp

Barrett Distribution Centers is a leader in providing customized third-party logistics and fulfillment services. The Solution Design Engineer Manager will lead and mentor a team while contributing as a senior individual contributor, ensuring solutions align with customer requirements and strategic objectives.

Transportation

Responsibilities

Evaluate and optimize warehouse processes, facility configurations, and material handling equipment for both standard and customer-specific operations across the organization

Partner with Sales and Pricing teams to develop high-level solution designs for customer RFPs, often within aggressive timelines

Lead, prioritize, and manage a team of Solution Design Engineers to execute against Engineering Department objectives and business priorities

Mentor and develop direct reports across solution design, technical expertise, and professional growth; build succession plans for future Solution Design leadership

Serve as the primary liaison between Sales, Engineering, Operations, and other internal teams for new business opportunities

Communicate solution requirements and operating concepts across BPO and Operations teams to ensure seamless and efficient new-business launches

Independently lead large-scale, multi-site solution design projects and support solutions through implementation and Go-Live

Design and oversee warehouse solutions across multiple facilities and regions

Present solution designs, business cases, and proposals to Barrett executive leadership and external customers, serving as the subject matter expert

Drive continuous improvement in solution quality, business processes, customer optimization, and account performance

Leverage data and analytics to establish baseline metrics, define performance goals, and develop ROI analyses to evaluate solution viability

Attract, develop, and retain high-performing, diverse talent; build future leaders through coaching, mentoring, and role modeling

Establish clear goals and performance expectations for the team and provide ongoing training and development opportunities

Perform other duties as assigned

Moderate travel is required to customer sites and other facilities (20% average, up to 50% at peak times)

Qualification

Solution DesignIndustrial Engineering3PL ExperienceWMS SystemsAutoCADMicrosoft OfficeInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field required

Eight (8) to Ten (10)+ years of experience in 3PL, warehousing, supply chain, or related industries, including five (5) + years in solution design or industrial engineering, and prior experience leading or mentoring engineering teams

Advanced knowledge of 3PL, supply chain, transportation, and WMS systems

High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Experience with AutoCAD or similar design software

Able to balance competing priorities, complex situations and deal with ambiguity while being extremely deadline driven

Strong emphasis on organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to provide executive presentations to internal and external customers

Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English

Must demonstrate a high level of interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work well under pressure and problem solve across a variety of business processes