Field Engineer III

FedEx•Memphis, TN

13h

About The Position

The Field Engineer provides engineering plans, in-depth analyses, tools, and improvements to field operations. This role leads departmental and cross-functional projects by identifying and implementing process enhancements, supporting operational goals, and mentoring junior engineers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 4+ years of relevant experience.
In lieu of degree, high school diploma or GED and 6+ years of relevant experience.
Excellent communication and presentation skills across all organizational levels.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and related systems.
Experience in industrial or warehouse operations with proven process improvement results.
Effective teamwork and problem-solving skills with both wage employees and upper management.
Ability to follow policies and procedures.
Ability to read, write, and interpret information.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
Ability to sit, walk, or stand for the duration of the shift.
Must possess visual acuity to perform essential job functions.
Ability to conduct physical tasks with a full range of motion throughout the warehouse environment.
Ability to lift/carry items up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Analyze performance data and document existing processes to identify improvement opportunities.
Independently research and analyze technical and engineering information.
Present improvement recommendations and cost justification analyses to management.
Monitor expenditures to ensure alignment with budget guidelines.
Formulate and present research findings, progress updates, and results documentation.
Interact with team members, customers, and senior management to support project execution.
Apply project management fundamentals and publish progress reports, meeting minutes, memos, and presentations.
Mentor and develop critical skill sets in junior engineers.
Develop and update engineering plans based on forecasted volume, contingency plans, and historical data.
Conduct root cause analysis and develop customized reports for continuous improvement.
Prepare independent cost-benefit analyses for technology improvements and equipment purchases.
Observe operations and recommend productivity and damage reduction strategies.
Train managers on engineering principles, methods, and procedures.
Perform cost reduction analyses using sound engineering principles.
Monitor staffing plans and adjust engineering strategies to meet productivity goals.
Implement, train, and monitor new corporate program rollouts independently.
Lead operations and corporate engineering department projects.
Participate in cross-functional Quality Driven Management (QDM) projects.

Benefits

Competitive Pay: Competitive wages depending on your location and experience, paid bi-weekly for both full-time and part-time opportunities.
Tuition reimbursement program
Holiday pay and accrued paid time off programs offering both Vacation and PTO
Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits available on day one
Basic life insurance
Basic AD&D coverage
Supplemental Life and Supplemental AD&D
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage for full-time employees after 180 days of service
Paid parental leave for both moms and dads
Paid bereavement and jury duty