Senior Engineering and Solutions Director

Location
Oak Brook
Workplace
On-site
Compensation
Up to $135k

About this role

 

Essential Job Functions  

  

  • Establish and lead the enterprise industrial engineering strategy for Consolidation and Fulfillment, ensuring alignment with operational, financial, and customer objectives.  

  • Own the design, optimization, and standardization of end‑to‑end processes spanning facility layout, distribution center operations, transportation interfaces, and automation initiatives.  

  • Serve as the primary authority for engineering methodologies, productivity standards, capacity modeling, and cost optimization frameworks.  

  • Lead complex, cross‑functional initiatives to improve throughput, reduce waste, and scale operations efficiently across multiple sites or networks.  

  • Translate business requirements into engineered solutions, including process flows, labor models, equipment strategies, and investment cases.  

  • Develop, govern, and maintain enterprise process documentation, standards, and operating manuals to ensure consistency and scalability.  

  • Provide analytical leadership through advanced modeling, simulation, and optimization techniques to support network, facility, and customer decisions.  

  • Partner with Operations and Finance to establish performance metrics, control standards, and continuous improvement roadmaps.  

  • Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on operational design, capital investments, automation opportunities, and emerging industry practices.  

  • Support customer solutioning efforts, including RFP responses, operational due diligence, and transition planning.  

  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, safety, and engineering standards while monitoring industry trends and emerging technologies.  

  • Influence and guide field teams through training, change management, and adoption of standardized engineering practices.  

  • Duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or changed from time to time. 

Minimum Qualifications  

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Engineering, or a related discipline 

  • 8+ years of progressive experience in industrial engineering, logistics, distribution, manufacturing, or automation, including enterprise‑scale process design.  

  • Demonstrated experience leading large, multi‑site or network‑level engineering and transformation initiatives.  

  • Advanced proficiency in analytical and engineering tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Visio, simulation and optimization platforms, project management tools).  

  • Proven ability to develop standardized operating models, productivity frameworks, and cost analyses across diverse operational environments.  

  • Strong executive‑level communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and translate complex technical concepts into business decisions.  

  • Experience supporting customer solution design and RFP processes in a logistics or operations environment.  

  • Strong business acumen, with the ability to balance operational performance, customer requirements, and financial outcomes.  

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and data visualization tools.  

  • Active involvement in relevant industry associations or continuous professional development. 

Salary: Up to $170,000/year base salary + Bonus and Equity Eligibility 

This is an estimated range based on the circumstances at the time of posting, however it may change based on a combination of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, education, market factors, geographical location, budget, and demand. 

Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including:

  • Medical
  • Dental 
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Disability
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays

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Top Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Disability
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays