Solutions Engineering Manager

Solutions Engineering Manager

Job Category: Field Operations

Full-Time

Locations: Houston, TX +4 more locations

Description

Essential Job Functions

RFP Support

• Analyze client data to support solution development objectives
• Deliver engineered resource requirements in support of solution pricing
• Produce written and visual content in support of proposal development
• Deliver budgetary costs for material handling and automation solutions featured in proposals

Active Deployment

• Evaluate material handling and automation solutions for feasibility in existing Contract Logistics stations
• Develop business case and ROI in cases where fit is determined
• Recommend vendors and advise in procurement of selected deployments
• Project management of implemented solutions for new and existing stations

Other Skills & Abilities

• 5-10 years of experience in warehouse layout, engineering, and design in industries such as third-party logistics (3PL), e-commerce, retail distribution, manufacturing, or consumer packaged goods (CPG).
• Hands on experience developing and implementing innovative warehouse solutions that balance cost, efficiency, and scalability.
• Expertise in designing warehouse strategies including put-away, picking, replenishment, slotting optimization, and overall workflow design to improve efficiency and throughput.
• Expertise with using AutoCAD.
• Experience working with engineered labor standards, labor management systems, and labor modeling methodologies
• Experience working within warehouse management systems (WMS) and integrating automation into operational workflows.
• Experience evaluating, selecting, and deploying automation solutions such as conveyor systems, sortation equipment, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), robotic picking, and AS/RS (Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems).
• Demonstrated ability to analyze total cost of ownership (TCO) and ROI for various warehouse strategies and automation solutions.
• Strong understanding of supply chain and logistics best practices to drive operational improvements
• Must have strong computer skills associated with the utilization of Excel, PowerPoint, Smart Sheets, Visio, Access, SQL, Power BI, etc.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree required (Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, or Business preferred)
• 10 years of experience in industrial engineering, business process management, operations & supply chain management, or equivalent

Physical Requirements

• Job requires the ability to use vision, adjust focus and work on a standard computer screen.
• Job may require extended sitting or standing, use of standard office equipment.
• Job will require presence on-site at the assigned work location.
• Job requires attendance and dependability.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be eligible to work in the United States for any company in an ongoing capacity without company sponsorship
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position

Why You Should Work for Crane?

At Crane, we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work.

We offer:

• Quarterly Incentive Plan
• 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates

Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction.