Solution Design Engineer

A.P. Moller - Maersk • Santa Fe Springs, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Solutions Design Engineer position reports to the Solutions Engineering Manager. The Solutions Design Engineer executes data analysis, generates workflows, and constructs initial warehouse and distribution design concepts for new and existing clients. This is a hands-on, front-end Solutions Design Engineer role focused on concept development from data analysis → facility layout → costing → presentations → RFP support. The role is execution-oriented and requires a practitioner mindset, directly producing layouts, models, estimates, and proposal content. The Solutions Design Engineer will work on the Engineering Design Team to create and publish final designs. The designs will include solution concepts, CAD drawings, cost estimates, modeling outputs, and presentation materials to support customer proposals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Three to five years of experience in warehousing and distribution.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and AutoCAD
• Strong written, oral, and presentation skills
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to interact with all levels of management, from supervisory to executive management level
• Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments, with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Automation and solution design experience preferred
• RFP support and proposal development experience
• Facility layout and automation concept design using CAD and modeling tools
• Exposure to conveyance systems, robotics, and complex automation solutions
• Background with a 3PL, systems integrator, or automation/solution vendor
• Demonstrated success in a hands-on “doer” role, producing designs and deliverables directly rather than operating primarily as a people leader

Responsibilities

• Analyze order data, inventory data, and SKU profiles to support facility layout and solution development
• Provide productivity, capacity, and space estimates in support of business development and Requests for Proposal (RFPs)
• Own front-end solution concepting, including layout development, automation ideation, and high-level system modeling
• Create presentations to support engineering recommendations and present solutions to senior management and customers
• Conduct feasibility studies to determine the ROI on proposed solutions
• Participate in customer presentations and proposal reviews
• Consult with operations personnel to validate that proposed solutions are practical, cost-effective, and implementable
• Support RFP responses and proposal development, including scope definition, assumptions, narratives, and technical content
• Develop facility and automation concepts using CAD and modeling tools, incorporating conveyance, robotics, and complex material handling technologies where applicable
• Collaborate with integrators, vendors, and internal stakeholders to evaluate automation approaches and solution alternatives

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k + Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Work Schedules (when possible)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level