Senior Engineer - Finished Vehicle Logistics (hybrid schedule)
About The Position
The Senior Engineer analyzes and applies continuous-improvement tools to design supply chain solutions for current and future operations. The role supports new projects and ongoing engineering of the North American outbound finished-vehicle network, including systems accuracy, tactical design changes, cost-saving analysis, optimization, creative solutions, and purchasing support. The position manages finished-vehicle routing and distribution across North America, Mexico, and Canada; evaluates actual network performance against forecasts; and defines transportation methods that balance cost, service, and quality. It uses supply-chain optimization and network-modeling tools to analyze large datasets, assess network redesigns, develop business cases, and coordinate projects with regional and global stakeholders. The engineer also designs distribution and transportation operations, documents and improves processes, establishes performance measures and optimization tools, and supports business development and customer-facing proposal discussions.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in purchasing, supply chain, program or product management, logistics, or product development; internship and co-op experience does not count toward this requirement.
- Five or more years of relevant work experience.
- Five or more years of experience with data profiling, data mining, and statistical analysis.
- Five or more years of experience using Paragon software or other transportation optimization tools.
- Project-management skills and proven experience leading projects.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional work with purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, and sales.
- Expert-level proficiency in analytics tools and the ability to learn new tools and systems quickly.
- Data analytics experience, such as SQL, R, or Python.
- Data visualization experience, such as Power BI or Tableau.
- Ability to drive long-term projects through to completion.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or supply chain; a combination of other education and experience will be considered.
- Ability to analyze problems of diverse scope and evaluate relevant factors.
- Judgment in obtaining solutions.
- Computer literacy and ability to use Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word, as well as MS Project, Vision, AutoCAD, and a Warehouse Management System (WMS).
- Ability to work within defined tools, processes, and predictable parameters with management guidance.
- Customer-service skills and a customer-focused approach.
- Results orientation, problem-solving skills, and analytical skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact effectively with all organizational levels.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field.
- Experience in business-process optimization and re-engineering.
- Logistics software experience.
- Master's degree in industrial engineering and/or an MBA.
Responsibilities
- Manage finished-vehicle routing and distribution across North America, Mexico, and Canada.
- Validate network performance by comparing actual results with forecasts.
- Define transportation methods that balance cost, service, and quality.
- Track impact files before and after network redesigns.
- Model supply-chain scenarios using optimization tools such as Optilogic.
- Manage large datasets for transportation studies.
- Develop business cases with projected cost savings and volume impacts.
- Coordinate project alignment and timing with current and deployed logistics initiatives.
- Ensure regional and global input is obtained for major logistics process and system decisions.
- Root-cause issues and identify process and cost competitiveness improvements.
- Design and run network-modeling tools.
- Apply company methodologies and tools to design distribution and transportation operations, including staffing, equipment, sizing, and layout.
- Collect data and perform statistical analysis.
- Analyze layouts, labor, equipment, and utilization charts to determine efficient resource utilization.
- Map and document processes, identify gaps, recommend improvements, and implement process changes.
- Support business development and create efficient designs and solution processes.
- Participate in customer-facing proposal and business-development meetings.
- Establish and implement performance measures, KPI targets, and optimization tools.
- Develop transportation network and routing designs using appropriate software.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Life and disability insurance options.
- Paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family leave, and parental leave.
- Tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.
- The position may be eligible for an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan, depending on level and type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
