Lead Warehouse Design Engineer

GXO Logistics, Inc.

Lead Industrial Engineer designing warehouse layouts, automation, and WMS solutions for GXO, a global supply-chain logistics provider. Managing vendors and implementation from concept through go-live while mentoring junior engineers.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in warehouse design, including facility layouts, material flow, and automation solutions. Proficient in data analysis and engineering calculations to optimize storage and shipping capacities while managing vendor relationships and leading engineering teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Warehouse DesignData AnalysisAutoCAD ProficiencyEngineering Team LeadershipSupply Chain Management

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Hard Skills

Engineering CalculationsMaterial Flow DesignProcess DesignSlotting AnalysisPerformance TestingTime Study MeasurementROI AnalysisWMS ConfigurationVendor ManagementFacility Sizing

Soft Skills

Project ManagementAnalytical SkillsMentoringCommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeSQLPower BIPythonWMS

Industry Keywords

Third-Party LogisticsWarehousingDistribution CenterFulfillmentGXO PoliciesCDC ComplianceOSHA Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development of warehouse design packages, including material flow diagrams, facility layouts, material handling equipment, automation, storage media, process designs, slotting, and pick path analyses
Manage engineering activities during implementation, including automation and material handling vendor management and systems and equipment installation and testing
Analyze client data with the Data Analytics team to determine order profiles, storage media application, product slotting, velocity, SKU affinities, and ABC analysis
Prepare engineering calculations and operating concept documents covering storage and shipping capacity, facility sizing, zoning, slotting, and waving
Facilitate reviews with engineering, WMS Implementation, operations, and other workstream leads
Design facility layouts, storage media, and material flow with appropriate equipment
Support RFP responses by developing materials and presenting solutions to potential clients
Evaluate manual and automated warehouse solutions and develop ROI and payback analyses
Lead detailed engineering from conceptualization through implementation-ready design, including data analysis, material handling specifications, vendor quotes, and engineered AutoCAD layouts
Conduct joint planning sessions and gap analyses with clients; document scope changes and escalate issues
Prepare WMS configuration documentation and support new WMS and interface requirements
Manage material handling and automation vendors through scheduling, permitting, installation, commissioning, and punch lists
Validate equipment installation and conduct performance testing
Provide post-go-live support and troubleshooting
Lead and mentor junior engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent related work or military experience
4 years of engineering experience in supply chain management, logistics, warehousing, or a related field
Experience leading Engineering teams
Experience with Microsoft Office
8–10 years of experience as an Industrial Engineer preferred
Experience with advanced data tools such as SQL, Power BI, and Python preferred
Extensive AutoCAD experience preferred
Ability to travel up to 50%
Time study measurement, such as MOST, a plus
Third-Party Logistics (3PL), warehousing, distribution center, or fulfillment experience
Analytical, project, and resource management experience
May be required to pass a pre-employment drug test
Must comply with GXO policies and applicable CDC, OSHA, state, and local COVID safety requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
401(k)
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Supportive work environment
Resources to build a career
Equal Opportunity employer including Disabled/Veterans