Industrial Engineer, Warehouse Automation

About This Role

• Work with cross functional team on warehouse automation initiatives, including evaluation, design, implementation, and ramp-up of solutions such as ASRS, AGVs/AMRs, conveyors, drones, carousel, vertical lift system, Shelf-to-Person, Tote-to-Person and automated tracking systems.
• Perform risk/ergonomic assessments of warehouse and material-handling activities; propose solutions that reduce physical strain, repetitive motions, and high-risk tasks.
• Integrate safety considerations into automation and warehouse layout designs to ensure compliance with local regulations and industry standards.
• Conduct data analysis, time studies, process mapping, and simulations to identify improvement opportunities.
• Analyze and redesign material flow routes from warehouse to production to reduce lead time, improve efficiency, and support JIT or kitting models.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new/improved systems and processes.
• Redesign crates and external packaging to improve warehouse storage density and handling ergonomics.
• Work with external suppliers to implement improved crates/external packaging to minimize re-packaging in warehouse.
• Drive Lean/continuous improvement projects and track performance covering key operational metrics, safety, ergonomics, and efficiency Develop SOPs, project documentation, and training materials for new processes/equipment.
• Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in warehouse automation, industrial engineering, material handling engineering, or operations engineering.
• Knowledge of current warehouse automation technologies (AGV/AMR, ASRS, GtP, WMS/RFID/barcode and packaging systems).
• Experience with ergonomics assessments and implementing safety improvements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.