Lead Warehouse Design Engineer

GXO Logistics, Inc.

Lead warehouse design engineer creating facility layouts, material-handling systems, automation, and WMS solutions. Supporting GXO Logistics’ supply-chain operations and client implementations.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in warehouse design, including facility layouts and material flow, while effectively leading engineering teams and managing vendor relationships. Proficient in data analysis and project management within supply chain and logistics environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Warehouse DesignAutoCAD ProficiencyEngineering LeadershipData AnalysisThird-Party Logistics (3PL) Experience

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Hard Skills

Material Flow DiagramsFacility LayoutsEngineering CalculationsWMS ConfigurationSlotting AnalysisProcess DesignTime Study MeasurementAnalytical Project ManagementMaterial Handling SpecificationsVendor Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeAutoCAD

Industry Keywords

Supply Chain ManagementLogisticsWarehousingDistribution CenterFulfillmentGXO COVID Safety PoliciesCDC ComplianceOSHA Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development of warehouse design packages including material flow diagrams, facility layouts, material handling equipment designs, automation designs, storage media designs, process designs, and slotting and pick path analyses
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 documents covering storage and shipping capacity, facility sizing, zoning, slotting, waving, and related operating concepts
Facilitate reviews with engineering peers, WMS Implementation, operations, and other key work stream leads
Design facility layouts, storage media, and material flow with appropriate equipment supporting the Concept of Operations
Support business development responses to RFPs by developing materials and presenting them to potential clients
Lead detailed engineering for new business awards from conceptualization through implementation-ready design
Perform data analyses, develop material handling specifications, obtain vendor quotes, and generate detailed AutoCAD layouts
Conduct joint planning sessions and gap analyses with clients; document scope changes and escalate issues
Prepare WMS configuration documentation covering locations, slotting, zoning, put-away and picking sequences, and allocation rules
Support identification and design of new WMS and interface requirements
Manage material handling and automation vendors through scheduling, permitting, installation, commissioning, punch lists, and performance testing
Provide leadership and develop/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
Extensive AutoCAD experience preferred
Ability to travel up to 50%
Time study measurement, such as MOST, a plus
Third-Party Logistics (3PL) experience
Warehousing, distribution center, or fulfillment experience
Analytical project and resource management experience
Must pass a pre-employment drug test if required after a conditional offer
Must comply with GXO COVID safety policies and applicable CDC, OSHA, state, and local requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
401(k)
Life insurance
Disability insurance