Solutions Engineer

Rinchem • Albuquerque, NM

10d

About The Position

As a Solutions Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing innovative, scalable solutions that meet both current operational needs and future business opportunities. At a high level, you will partner with Sales, Pricing, and Center of Excellence team to respond to RFQs, build sophisticated engineering models, and define optimal labor, equipment, and process designs. Your work will directly shape how Rinchem brings new business to life—balancing engineered precision with commercial strategy to create efficient, cost-effective solutions that deliver long-term value.
WHY RINCHEM
Are you ready to embark on a thrilling career that combines innovation, efficiency, and global impact? Look no further than joining a leading chemical logistics and transportation company—Rinchem. As a vital player in this dynamic industry, you'll experience firsthand the unparalleled opportunities it offers. You’ll be at the forefront of revolutionizing supply chain management and ensuring the safe and reliable transportation of crucial chemicals worldwide. Work alongside a diverse team of experts, collaborating on cutting-edge solutions that drive sustainability, optimize operations, and adhere to stringent safety standards. With each day presenting new challenges and chances for growth, a career in chemical logistics and transportation promises not only a stimulating work environment but also a chance to make a lasting difference in the world.
Rinchem is an innovative chemical management solutions provider with proven expertise in creating and managing safe and efficient supply chains for high purity and pre-packaged chemicals, gases, and hazardous goods. Rinchem works with Fortune 500 and regional customers in exciting industries like semiconductors and electronics, biotech, pharmaceutical, aerospace and defense, and other manufacturing industries to streamline some of the most complex and demanding supply chains. Rinchem has active operations in the United States, Israel, South Korea, Taiwan, Ireland, and Malaysia.
Founded in 1976, Rinchem provides its customers with world-class warehousing, trucking, international freight forwarding, logistics technology, and data analytics to bring the highest performance and value to its clients’ supply chains. The company manages a diverse network of temperature-controlled and hazardous material warehouses in locations across the globe. Additionally, Rinchem has an extensive team of hazmat-trained drivers and a large fleet of specialty vehicles including temperature-controlled, hazmat-customized trucks and trailers. Rinchem’s transportation and warehousing network are linked through the company’s proprietary, web-enabled software Chem-Star® that provides customers with real-time visibility into inventory location and status.
In 2022, Stonepeak Partners, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, announced a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Rinchem. This partnership allows Rinchem to tap into Stonepeak’s deep experience in owning and growing mission-critical infrastructure businesses globally. Join Rinchem and be part of shaping a brighter future for global technology.
WHY YOU’LL LIKE THIS JOB
Be at the frontline of growth, designing solutions that directly influence Rinchem’s ability to win new business.
Work at the intersection of engineering, pricing, and operations, turning complex customer requirements into actionable, costed solutions.
Apply advanced industrial engineering techniques (e.g., MOST/MTM) to define labor standards and optimal resource requirements.
Collaborate with global teams on high-visibility projects that shape the future of Rinchem’s network.
Leverage both technical expertise and creative problem-solving in a role that balances operational rigor with commercial strategy.

Requirements

• A highly analytical, innovative, and collaborative individual with a background in industrial engineering, logistics solution design, or operations engineering. Someone who thrives in high-stakes environments where technical precision meets commercial decision-making.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in solutions design, industrial engineering, or logistics engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree required, degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Research, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience applying engineered labor standards (MOST, MTM, or equivalent).
• Experience building cost and capacity models for logistics or supply chain operations.
• Familiarity with RFQ processes and translating customer requirements into operational solutions.
• Exceptional analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable design recommendations.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to align engineering solutions with financial objectives.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and presentation skills, including customer-facing interactions.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail with strong problem-solving skills.
• Travel up to 25% of the time as needed for business.
• Read, write, speak and comprehend the English language.
• See both distance and details at close range, within a few feet of the observer (with or without corrective lenses).
• Identify and understand the speech of another person (with or without a personal auditory hearing device).
• Work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including occasionally arriving early, staying late on a moment’s notice, and occasional evening and weekend work.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with Sales, Pricing, and Center of Excellence to design solutions in response to customer RFQs and new business opportunities.
• Building engineered labor standards (e.g., MOST, MTM) to accurately define workforce requirements.
• Developing detailed engineering models that determine facility layouts, equipment specifications, and labor headcounts.
• Supporting pricing and commercial teams by providing accurate cost modeling and operational assumptions.
• Designing scalable, efficient solutions that align with Rinchem’s operational capabilities and safety standards.
• Creating repeatable tools, templates, and models to accelerate solution design for future opportunities.
• Leading or supporting one-off engineering initiatives as needed for strategic projects or pilots.

What This Job Offers

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