Solution Design Engineer II

Barrett Distribution Centers • Franklin, MA

1d • $94,000 - $107,000

About The Position

The Solution Design Engineer II, reporting to the Director of Industrial Engineering and Solution Design, is responsible for leading the design of innovative, scalable, and cost-effective operational solutions for both new and existing customers. This role operates with a high degree of independence and serves as a key technical partner to sales, operations, and customers to ensure alignment between customer requirements and Barrett Distribution Centers’ strategic and operational objectives. The Solution Design Engineer II owns the end-to-end development of high-quality solutions, delivering optimized processes, facility layouts, labor strategies, and integrated systems that drive efficiency, service excellence, and long-term operational performance. This position works Monday through Friday, from 9am-5:3pm. The compensation range for this position is $94K-$107K, depending on experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field required.
• Two (2) to Four (4) years’ experience in solution design, business process engineering, warehousing, production environment, or related experience required.
• Advanced working knowledge of solution design and warehouse engineering principles.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and AutoCAD.
• Comprehensive understanding of warehouse operations and industry best practices.
• Strong functional knowledge of WMS capabilities and integrations.
• Ability to adjust training presentations to skill set of audience.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to deal with a high level of ambiguity, balance competing priorities, complex situations, and tight deadlines. Strong emphasis on organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must demonstrate high level of interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work well under pressure and problem solve across a variety of business processes.

Responsibilities

• Solution Development: Lead the design of end-to-end operational solutions for new business opportunities, including facility layout, material handling equipment selection, labor planning, and integrated technology solutions tailored to customer requirements.
• Customer Engagement: Collaborate directly with customers to assess business needs, operational constraints, and service expectations; translate requirements into comprehensive, actionable design specifications and operating concepts.
• Data Analysis & Modeling: Perform advanced data analysis and modeling to define throughput, storage capacity, labor requirements, and scalability; develop and validate custom models and simulations to support solution decisions.
• Proposal Support: Own solution narratives, detailed cost models, and ROI analyses for RFP responses and new business proposals; present and defend solutions to internal leadership and customers.
• Technology Integration: Recommend, design, and evaluate automation technologies, systems integrations, and process flows to optimize operational performance, cost, and service levels.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead cross-functional solution development efforts with sales, operations, engineering, IT, and project management to ensure solutions are operationally feasible and implementation-ready.
• Documentation & Communication: Produce detailed design documentation, CAD layouts, and executive-level presentations that clearly communicate solution value, assumptions, risks, and benefits.
• Industry Best Practices: Leverage industry-leading technologies, automation solutions, and best practices; contribute to continuous improvement of solution design standards
• Mentors and provides technical guidance to Solution Design Engineer I team members.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Travel: Moderate travel required to customer sites and company facilities (approximately 30%, up to 50% during peak project phases).

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Opportunities for advancement – we love to promote from within!
• Ongoing training and leadership development
• Profit-sharing program – all employees benefit when the company succeeds!
• Competitive compensation
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401K savings plan with company match
• PTO
• A second-to-none culture where you’ll be treated like family and allowed to excel

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees