Lead Continuous Improvement Engineer

What you’ll do on a typical day

• Collaborate with Data Analytics team to analyze client data (order profiles, slotting, velocity, SKU affinity, ABC) and identify opportunities to improve flow, labor efficiency, and space utilization
• Translates data insights into practical, site-level actions by spending time in operations, observing workflows, and validating how the operation actually runs versus how it was designed
• Conducts onsite operational assessments to identify inefficiencies in layout, flow, labor utilization, and equipment usage, and develops clear, actionable improvement plans
• Designs end-to-end facility layouts, storage media, and material flow with a focus on scalability, flexibility, and the ability to continuously improve performance post go-live
• Prepares engineering calculations and documents that define both the initial solution and future optimization opportunities across storage, capacity, zoning, and workflows
• Supports business development by contributing to RFP responses, including identifying productivity improvement opportunities and long-term value creation for clients
• Evaluates and compares manual and automated solutions, building ROI and payback models that incorporate both implementation benefits and sustained performance improvement
• Leads detailed engineering for new business from concept through implementation, ensuring designs enable ongoing optimization and continuous improvement
• Pairs directly with operations leadership to identify, prioritize, and execute continuous improvement work focused on productivity, throughput, and cost reduction
• Uses data, observation, and root cause analysis to diagnose performance gaps and implement corrective actions across labor, process flow, slotting, and equipment utilization
• Facilitates joint planning sessions with clients and operations teams to align on performance gaps, improvement roadmaps, and evolving business needs
• Builds and tracks KPIs (productivity, throughput, utilization, cost) and regularly reviews performance with operations teams to drive accountability and action
• Supports WMS and system configuration to ensure solutions are flexible and can adapt to ongoing process changes and improvement initiatives
• Manages material handling and automation vendors through installation and commissioning, ensuring systems meet performance expectations and improvement targets
• Provides post-go-live support focused on stabilization, performance tuning, and identifying additional improvement opportunities across the operation
• Acts as a hands-on change agent in the field, helping translate engineering solutions into executable processes with frontline teams
• Mentors and develops junior engineers, reinforcing a mindset of ownership, field engagement, and continuous improvement

What you need to succeed at GXO

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent related work or military experience
• 4 years of engineering experience in supply chain management, logistics, warehousing or a related field
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• 8-10 years of experience as an Industrial Engineer
• Extensive AutoCAD experience
• Ability to travel up to 50%
• Time study measurement, such as MOST, a plus
• Third-Party Logistics (3PL) experience warehousing, distribution center or fulfillment experience
• Analytical
• Project and resource management experience

Pay, benefits and more

We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.