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Barrett Distribution Centers, Inc. · 3 days ago

Solution Design Engineer II

Franklin, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$94K/yr - $107K/yr

2+ years exp

Barrett Distribution Centers is a leader in providing customized third-party logistics and fulfillment services. The Solution Design Engineer II is responsible for leading the design of innovative operational solutions, collaborating with customers to meet their business needs, and ensuring alignment with the company's strategic objectives.

Transportation

Responsibilities

Lead the design of end-to-end operational solutions for new business opportunities, including facility layout, material handling equipment selection, labor planning, and integrated technology solutions tailored to customer requirements

Collaborate directly with customers to assess business needs, operational constraints, and service expectations; translate requirements into comprehensive, actionable design specifications and operating concepts

Perform advanced data analysis and modeling to define throughput, storage capacity, labor requirements, and scalability; develop and validate custom models and simulations to support solution decisions

Own solution narratives, detailed cost models, and ROI analyses for RFP responses and new business proposals; present and defend solutions to internal leadership and customers

Recommend, design, and evaluate automation technologies, systems integrations, and process flows to optimize operational performance, cost, and service levels

Lead cross-functional solution development efforts with sales, operations, engineering, IT, and project management to ensure solutions are operationally feasible and implementation-ready

Produce detailed design documentation, CAD layouts, and executive-level presentations that clearly communicate solution value, assumptions, risks, and benefits

Leverage industry-leading technologies, automation solutions, and best practices; contribute to continuous improvement of solution design standards

Mentors and provides technical guidance to Solution Design Engineer I team members

Performs other duties as assigned

Moderate travel required to customer sites and company facilities (approximately 30%, up to 50% during peak project phases)

Qualification

Solution designWarehouse engineeringData analysisMicrosoft OfficeAutoCADWMS knowledgeInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

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

Two (2) to Four (4) years' experience in solution design, business process engineering, warehousing, production environment, or related experience required

Advanced working knowledge of solution design and warehouse engineering principles

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and AutoCAD

Comprehensive understanding of warehouse operations and industry best practices

Strong functional knowledge of WMS capabilities and integrations

Ability to adjust training presentations to skill set of audience

Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English

Ability to deal with a high level of ambiguity, balance competing priorities, complex situations, and tight deadlines

Strong emphasis on organizational skills and attention to detail

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