Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Essential Functions Lead minor RFP project and support lead engineer on major RFP projects by leading automation selection and validation on new business sale projects by identifying potential automation technologies. Build ROI and justification based upon multiple criteria in order to select the optimal solution design Support build of presentation with Lead Automation Solutions Engineer SOW (Scope of Work) Contractual Validation Support automation project lead on identifying gaps in vendor FSD/SOW using the FSD Checklist process Design Validation Provide input on automation solution designs to ensure that key items are considered for implementation and ongoing operational performance Review design options for clearance issues, power requirments, cost effeictiveness and SLA targets. Help lead build collateral for vendor tech review request and requests for quotes. Review design options for various vendors and solutions. Some Project Management of smaller projects, including updating of Punch List, Project Plan Track milestones and requirements for implementation of projects. Attend implementation status calls when needed. Verify and prioritize optimal on-stie support is utilized on all projects. Ensure communication to vendor and on-site staff and handle escalation events. Coordiante support for onsite team for post-go live hypercare. Support on-site Solution Acceptance Test (SAT) testing plan. Support tracking of Punch List after go-live for Uptime items. Profile data from dashboard and systems to support system optimization projects. Perform data analysis on reports technology controls systems and WMS/WES Implementation. Support Solutions Acceptance Testing (SAT )testing plan. Support tracking of Punch List Strategy and Success Measurements. Validate spend with manager. Support Project Leads on tracking project budget. Partner with vendor to resolve Priority 1-5 tickets related to down/degregated performance with site automation. Join on P1/P1 Resolutions calls. Support vendor communication for minor projects. Develops pilot activities and the hypothesis to be tested. Defines the proof of concept, formalizes the team, identifies a pilot location, obtains approvals, evaluates vendors and determines a pilot timeline. Deploys acceptable pilots to quickly evaluate business fit & operational feasibility. These results will help feed the solution design team to include proven technologies into new business proposals. Evaluate, pilot and deploy new warehouse automation technologies. Validation of new technology and automation will be supported by this role through Proof of Concept implementations. These POC implementations will be driven by the automation team, as they will also coordinate the value-justification of the project with Senior Management and the cross-functional team involved. Performs other duties as assigned. Skills and Abilities Strong planning, time management, collaboration, decision making, organization and presentation skills. High degree of comfort and ease with ambiguity and uncertainty. Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors). Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Passion for understanding clients and internal customer's vision and business goals. Ability to champion ambiguous scenarios and challenges. Natural sense of leadership and ownership - in research, pilot and thought leadership activity. Problem-solver, curious, hands-on mentality. Act as a change agent in adopting warehouse automation technologies to deliver significant operational improvement across the organization and to coach business owners and functional leads in the deployment of these new technologies. Demonstrated success in assessing, developing and deploying new offerings or incremental enhancement. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field of study. Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field of study. Preferred 3 years or more in 3 years or more experience in warehouse automation, material handling technologies, industrial engineering or warehouse systems integration. Preferred 2 years or more in Demonstrated experience in warehouse automation. Preferred 2 years or more in Experience in warehouse automation that may would preferable include some of the following, sortation conveyor, goods-to-person, autonomous vehicles/robots, ASRS’s. Required Automation, Management Consulting, Physical & Process Robotic experience. Beginner. Required Knowledge of Warehouse Management operations, data analytics, Industrial Engineering, warehouse types (ambient, temp control) and Lean methods. Beginner. Required Knowledge of all available material handling equipment and automation types such as: forklift applications, racking designs, packaging devices and automation design. Intermediate. Required Warehouse Design Tools i.e.; CAD, slotting, MOST, simulation, WMS, Labor Mgt. Network Design Tools a plus (e.g., Llamasoft). Data Visualization Software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) a plus. Beginner. Required Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or with equivalent warehouse operational knowledge. Beginner. Required Experienced in financial business case analysis to help support targeted return on investment. Intermediate. Preferred Travel Yes, 30-40% Our Culture & Commitment At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact—while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety. Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together. Compensation Information Compensation ranges for the position are below; Pay Type: Salaried Minimum Pay Range: 85000 Maximum Pay Range: 110000 Benefits Information For all Full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan. Security Notice for Applicants Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a [@ryder.com] email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. 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