Lead Solutions Design Engineers are responsible to support the growth of our Supply Chain Solutions & Dedicated Transportation Solution offerings by developing, designing and winning new business
Designing solutions that deliver financial value to our Customers
Demonstrating an understanding of our Customer's business
Providing feasible designs that are aligned with our Customer's needs
Helping the pursuit team with shaping wins plans consistent with our solution design
Writing and delivering a compelling proposal that influences the customer decision to select Ryder
Support awarded business throughout the startup process, successfully transitioning design and proposal assumptions to Operations and SCE CI resources through the Customer Due Diligence process
Specialize across multiple design disciplines
Use advance analytical techniques and concepts to understand the business
Manage or mentor a small team of other SD Engineers
Execute design processes to create, re-design, or optimize logistics networks
Think and act independently and creatively
Effectively communicate the design and solution to internal stake holders & the client
Requirements
Bachelor's degree required in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management or Industrial Engineering
Six (6) years or more in the Transportation industry (e.g., Truckload, Multi-stop TL, LTL, Intermodal, Bulk, Rail, or Parcel services) required
Six (6) years or more in the Warehousing and/or Manufacturing industry (e.g., Industrial Engineering, Warehouse Operations, Operations) required
Microsoft Office Suite skills with emphasis on Access, Excel and PowerPoint expert required
Knowledgeable of visualization (Tableau, Microsoft) and database programming intermediate preferred
Knowledge of effective metrics programs and design networks that are sustainable and measurable advanced required
Extensive knowledge of Dedicated Services and Managed Transportation Networks Required
Required knowledge of all available equipment types such as; dry van, temperature control, flat bed, other specialized equipment
Extensive knowledge of Warehouse Management operations, data analytics, Industrial Engineering, warehouse types (ambient, temp control, warehouse layout/ design and Lean methods) Required
Required knowledge of material handling solutions and automation types such as: powered industrial truck (PIT) applications; racking and other storage solution designs, packaging equipment; conveyor and sortation equipment; and other automation solutions (e.g. AS/RS)
Tech Stack
Tableau
Benefits
comprehensive health and welfare benefits
medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options
paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave