Solutions Design Engineer

UPS

Senior Solution Design Engineer in logistics designing engineered solutions for new and existing customers. Collaborating with teams to translate requirements into scalable solutions.

Posted 5/29/2026full-time🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Hard Skills

solution designindustrial engineeringlogistics engineeringanalytical skillsmodeling skillsprocess optimizationcost reductionautomationwarehouse layout designengineering models

Soft Skills

attention to detailproject managementeffective communicationcross-functional collaboration

Tools & Technologies

VisioAutoCADWMS

Industry Keywords

warehouse operationsdistribution3PLcustomer renewalssolution documentationpricing outputsoperational designfinancial expectations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop end-to-end engineered solutions for new business pursuits and customer renewals.
Analyze customer data (volumes, order profiles, storage requirements, service needs) to determine labor, space, process, and asset requirements.
Design warehouse layouts, workflows, and operating models that meet customer and operational requirements.
Create detailed process flows, layouts (Visio/AutoCAD), and supporting solution documentation.
Build and maintain engineering models (labor, cost, and capacity) used to support solution development and pricing.
Own all solution assumptions and ensure they are clearly documented and aligned across stakeholders.
Develop accurate, defensible pricing outputs that align with operational design and financial expectations.
Support both new customer pursuits and redesign efforts for existing accounts.
Identify opportunities to improve existing solutions through process optimization, cost reduction, system enhancements, and automation.
Partner with Operations to validate solution feasibility and alignment to site capabilities.
Work with Finance to support pricing reviews, cost validation, and internal approvals.
Collaborate with IT/System teams to define WMS requirements and system impacts of proposed solutions.
Prepare solution documentation to support handoff to implementation teams.
Ensure engineering models, assumptions, and process designs are clearly communicated to stakeholders.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in solution design, industrial engineering, or logistics engineering within a warehouse, distribution, or 3PL environment.
Strong analytical and modeling skills, with the ability to translate operational design into pricing and financial outputs.
Working knowledge of warehouse operations and WMS/system-enabled fulfillment.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience working across cross-functional teams.
Must live in the same geographic area or willing to relocate yourself for the job. (No relocation offered)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off