Industrial Engineer, Senior – Warehouse & Distribution

Overview

The Industrial Engineer (IE), Senior – Warehouse & Distribution designs, implements, improves, and sustains warehouse and distribution systems that support efficient material flow and operational performance. This role evaluates warehouse infrastructure, material handling systems, information systems, and operational workflows to develop scalable solutions that optimize safety, cost, quality, and delivery.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Designs and optimizes warehouse layouts, storage systems, and material presentation strategies to improve space utilization and operational efficiency.
• Strategically plans, designs, and implements warehouse and factory logistics processes and toolsets after structured evaluation of alternatives.
• Led cross-functional initiatives to improve material flow across warehouse, manufacturing, and shipping operations.
• Develops and monitors operational performance metrics such as inventory accuracy, warehouse capacity utilization, and internal on time delivery.
• Evaluates and implements material handling technologies including powered industrial trucks (PIT), conveyors, automated storage systems, vertical lift modules (VLM), and emerging automation technologies such as automated guided vehicles (AGV) or autonomous mobile robots (AMR).
• Supports capital planning and deployment of warehouse systems, automation technologies, and material handling equipment.
• Mentors less experienced engineers and provides technical guidance on warehouse engineering, material flow design, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Applies advanced analytics and structured problem-solving methods to identify root causes of operational inefficiencies and implement sustainable improvements.

Qualifications

• Strong effective cross-functional communication and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead engineering projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong data analytics and problem-solving skills using statistical methods and appropriate toolsets.
• Ability to evaluate complex operational systems and develop scalable engineering solutions.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of warehouse management systems, ERP/MRP platforms, and material flow engineering principles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering (IE), or related engineering discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, or warehouse/logistics engineering environments.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and similar material planning and scheduling software platforms.
• Advanced computer skills including 2D/3D CAD systems (AutoCAD/Inventor preferred), spreadsheets/databases, and data analytics tools.
• Experience with warehouse design, inventory control systems and strategies, and material handling assets.