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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Solutions Design Engineer - **Company:** Unipart Services America Inc. - **Location:** East Greenwich Township, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $130,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Design of User Interfaces, Microsoft PowerPoint, Program Design Languages, Data Analytics - **Published:** July 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=025b3f5bc2da9774 ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree (preferred) or equivalent experience * 3+ years of Solutions Design experience including warehouse modeling and project management * Strong knowledge and understanding of logistics and inbound to manufacturing experience * Previous experience in cost modeling and tools * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Strong presentation skills and the ability to build credibility with key internal and external stakeholders to impact and influence * Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint * Advanced knowledge of Data Analytical tools * Self-starter with the ability to work both autonomously and within teams * Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service * Excellent planning, organizational skills with strong attention to detail * Strong problem solving and decision making skills with a focus on continuous improvement * Excellent decision making skills * Ability and willingness to be flexible with working hours to meet operating needs of the business Physical Requirements: * Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. * Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards ## Description The role of the Solutions Design Engineer is to lead the innovative operational solution designs from a technical and commercial aspect for both prospective and existing customers. The Solutions Design Engineer will be responsible for utilizing a standard methodology (Program Design System - PDS) to implement designs within Unipart locations across the US., * Understand both prospective and existing customer's needs and business requirements including but not limited to lay out, labor planning, cost modeling, operational enhancements, risks and issues * Strategize with key stakeholders (Commercial, Operational and Business Development teams) to create customized solutions, establishing a framework for necessary contributions from various departments and facilitate their collaboration * Undertake solution design assignments to include scoping, data requirements, modeling (warehouse and transportation), sensitivity analysis and scenario testing, and user interface design/model testing * Ensure the application of Solution Design best practice and the PDS methodology underpins the delivery of all projects * Work with customer teams and present to senior members of current and/or prospective clients * Deliver projects utilizing project T set-up and definition, budget, risk management, and timeline planning * Communicate with stakeholders on project progress, risks and issues, and mitigation * Account for possible project challenges or constraints and proactively seek to manage challenges * Full responsibility for the accurate assessment of Target Operating Model and implementation costs of each project from a time, quality and cost perspective measured against agreed business requirements. * Provide post-implementation analysis and follow up on solution and recommend changes and enhancements to original solution * Analyze current technologies used within the company and develop steps and processes to improve * Maintain relevant knowledge of market, competitors and innovations * Develop close relationships with the Unipart Logistics Solutions Design and Program Management teams based in the UK * Other duties as assigned Other * Maintain a professional and business like appearance at all times, ensuring promptness at meetings * Maintain confidentiality * Identify areas for personal development to improve performance in role and actively seek ways to improve * Other duties as may be assigned * Ability to travel for extended timeframes to support implementation of solutions throughout the business (approximately 50% travel) ## Related Videos - [Design as an algorithm, not as a feature](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/471-design-as-an-algorithm-not-as-a-feature) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) - [From Tables to Graphs in Minutes: Supercharging Kusto Graph Analytics with AI-Powered Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1543-from-tables-to-graphs-in-minutes-supercharging-kusto-graph-analytics-with-ai-powered-development) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [How Developers Can Focus on Maintaining Satisfaction With Accessibility](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/109-how-developers-can-focus-on-maintaining-satisfaction-with-accessibility)