Solutions Engineering Manager

Essential Job Functions

RFP Support

• Analyze client data to support solution development objectives
• Deliver engineered resource requirements in support of solution pricing
• Produce written and visual (conceptual layout material & process flow diagrams inventory & order profiling analytics) content in support of proposal development
• Deliver budgetary costs for material handling and automation solutions featured in proposals

Active Deployment

• Evaluate material handling and automation solutions for feasibility in existing Contract Logistics stations
• Develop business case and ROI in cases where fit is determined
• Recommend vendors and advise in procurement of selected deployments
• Project management of implemented solutions for new and existing stations

Other Skills & Abilities

• 5-10 years of experience in warehouse layout engineering and design in industries such as third-party logistics (3PL) e-commerce retail distribution manufacturing or consumer packaged goods (CPG).
• Hands on experience developing and implementing innovative warehouse solutions that balance cost efficiency and scalability.
• Expertise in designing warehouse strategies including put-away picking replenishment slotting optimization and overall workflow design to improve efficiency and throughput.
• Expertise with using AutoCAD.
• Experience working with engineered labor standards labor management systems and labor modeling methodologies
• Experience working within warehouse management systems (WMS) and integrating automation into operational workflows.
• Experience evaluating selecting and deploying automation solutions such as conveyor systems sortation equipment automated guided vehicles (AGVs) robotic picking and AS/RS (Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems).
• Demonstrated ability to analyze total cost of ownership (TCO) and ROI for various warehouse strategies and automation solutions.
• Strong understanding of supply chain and logistics best practices to drive operational improvements
• Must have strong computer skills associated with the utilization of Excel PowerPoint Smart Sheets Visio Access SQL Power BI etc.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree required (Engineering Logistics Supply Chain or Business preferred)
• 10 years of experience in industrial engineering business process management operations & supply chain management or equivalent

Physical Requirements

• Job requires the ability to use vision adjust focus and work on a standard computer screen.
• Job may require extended sitting or standing use of standard office equipment.
• Job will require presence on-site at the assigned work location.
• Job requires attendance and dependability.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be eligible to work in the United States for any company in an ongoing capacity without company sponsorship
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position

Why You Should Work for Crane

At Crane we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work.

We offer:

• Quarterly Incentive Plan
• 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
• Excellent Medical Dental and Vision benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges in addition to a discount on contribution rates

Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify Check.

More Information: benefits are contingent upon meeting eligibility requirements and plan conditions.

Required Experience:

Manager