Solutions Design Engineer

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)

• 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