Senior Solution Design Engineer

Weee! • Fremont, CA

79d • $117,000 - $145,000

About The Position

Weee! is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Solution Design Engineer with the expertise to deliver scalable warehouse layouts, evaluate automation ROI, and ensure expansion projects launch on time and on budget. You'll design cost-effective fulfillment solutions that support our rapid national expansion while balancing operational feasibility with strategic business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in e-commerce fulfillment, distribution center, or 3PL warehouse design with focus on layouts, racking, process flow, and automation evaluation
• Proven track record delivering new warehouse projects or large-scale expansions from concept through implementation
• Strong AutoCAD skills and hands-on warehouse layout design experience
• Experience in throughput modeling and capacity planning for warehouse operations
• Demonstrated ability to conduct ROI analysis and business case evaluation for automation and equipment investments
• Strong vendor management experience with ability to build constructive, sustainable relationships
• Excellent project management skills with ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
• Strong cross-functional communication and stakeholder management abilities
• System-level thinking that connects operational details with strategic business goals
• Detail-oriented approach with rigor in technical analysis and design documentation
• Practical, operations-focused mindset with comfort working hands-on and onsite with fulfillment teams

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business Administration, or related field
• Experience with automation solutions such as AutoStore, Geek+, AMRs, or other material handling systems
• Understanding of WMS/WCS integration considerations in warehouse design
• Experience with discrete event simulation software
• Professional certifications (Lean Six Sigma, PMP)
• Experience in high-growth retail or e-commerce environments

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize warehouse layouts including racking configurations, dock planning, and workstation placement for both existing facilities and new builds to maximize space utilization and operational efficiency
• Develop strategic capacity plans that forecast throughput requirements and SKU capacity needs to support long-term business growth and expansion
• Create and iterate CAD layouts, throughput models, and capacity analyses to validate design feasibility and performance against current and future business requirements
• Evaluate automation solutions including hardware selection, system integration, and layout design modifications to support material handling equipment, robotics, AMRs, and packaging technologies
• Conduct comprehensive ROI analysis and business case development for automation and equipment investments, providing financial impact assessments to support capital planning decisions
• Support strategic finance budget forecasting by providing accurate cost estimates and capacity projections for warehouse expansion and automation initiatives
• Build repeatable design frameworks and standardized templates for new builds and retrofits to enable rapid, consistent deployment across multiple sites
• Lead design workshops and maintain close collaboration with Operations, Process Engineering, WMS, Finance, and external vendors to align requirements and evaluate trade-offs
• Manage vendor relationships to achieve reliable collaboration, favorable terms, and cost-effective solutions that meet technical specifications
• Simultaneously manage multiple high-visibility warehouse design projects, influencing and communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Provide technical leadership and design clarifications throughout project execution phases to ensure smooth implementation and address operational constraints
• Document design standards, processes, and lessons learned to build institutional knowledge for long-term scalability
• Support warehouse safety design considerations in accordance with OSHA standards and operational best practices
• Travel 10-20% to observe operations, validate designs onsite, and interact with internal and external business and technical leaders

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance package, including medical, dental, and vision. PPO/HMO packages
• 401k, 4% company match
• Equity and Bonus
• Vacation, sick and holiday time off
• Monthly mobile stipend
• Monthly Weee! Points credits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees