Lead Industrial Engineer – 1st Shift

GXO Logistics, Inc.

Lead Industrial Engineer at GXO designing automation solutions to enhance operational efficiency. Requires Bachelor’s degree and 4 years leading engineering teams in high-volume operations.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, plan, source and implement automation solutions, including conveyors, sorters, scanners, vision systems, PLCs, etc.
Conduct root cause analysis of labor and/or process inefficiencies through operational data analysis, pareto, review, time studies, simulation and discussions with operational leadership
Develop automation design and equipment specifications for the implementation of automation solutions, including identifying facility design requirements based on activity levels, product envelope, product flow and transportation methods
Build layouts and power requirements to accept automation designs, specify material handling and storage equipment solutions
Determine startup and ongoing personnel requirements for automation solutions based on activity levels and product profile; identify management and supervisory requirements for operations personnel, determine special skills needed, and provide job descriptions for hiring
Configure table data, location logic table data, strategies, commodity table data and system flag settings for functionality
Work with IT team to identify and document new IT functionality not currently available; identify changes to existing functionality currently available, and test IT solutions and functionality
Specify packing methods to be used based on mode/method of transportation and product profile; specify containers/cartons and packing (void fill) medium requirements; identify outbound labeling/documentation requirements; provide annual cost estimates for packing materials; and create cartonization tables
Develop time estimates for process documentation, conversion of existing processes and development, testing and implementation of new processes; publish start-up plans with milestones and responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent related work or military experience
4 years of experience leading engineering teams
Familiarity with Six Sigma practices and principles
Experience with PLC and electrical controls of motors, switches, diverters, spirals and conveyors
Experience in high-volume operations in a distribution-related environment
Experience with Lean methodology, AutoCAD, Simulation, 3D modeling and drawing and designing components and parts of systems
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project), Mini Tab and Six Sigma analysis tools
To meet government and federal law program requirements which requires U.S. person status

Benefits

Comp & perks

full health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
401(k)
life insurance
disability

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Hard Skills & Tools

automation solutionsroot cause analysisautomation designequipment specificationsmaterial handlingpacking methodstime estimatesPLCelectrical controlsLean methodology

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsproblem-solvingcollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeSix Sigma certification