Engineer - Industrial

Wesco International · Cranbury

As the Engineer - Industrial, you will be responsible for supporting the Engineering team in driving operational efficiency, labor productivity, and optimized product flow across fulfillment operations. You will be accountable for contributing to the design and continuous improvement of facility layouts, labor standards, and process engineering initiatives.

Responsibilities:

Assist in the development, governance, and maintenance of engineered labor standards across fulfillment processes
Conduct time studies and activity-level labor modeling to support productivity improvements
Support facility layout design and workflow optimization for new builds, retrofits, and expansions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, Operations, Lean, Analytics) to evaluate the labor impact of WMS changes including slotting, task logic, and pick paths
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by embedding labor standards and validating performance against benchmarks
Analyze data to support labor forecasting, productivity tracking, and performance reporting
Contribute to the development of scalable process solutions that enhance throughput and space utilization

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree – Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field required
Masters Degree – MBA preferred
LEAN Six Sigma designation preferred
2 years of experience in industrial or operations engineering environment
Experience working in fulfillment or distribution environment
Familiarity with time study techniques and labor standard development
Understanding of WMS/LMS systems and their impact on labor and process efficiency
Experience with facility layout and process design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, simulation software)
Exposure to Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, or similar)
Effective communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams
Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
Detail-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement
Ability to travel 25% - 50%

Working Environment: Warehouse – Work is generally performed in a warehouse environment. The noise level is moderately quiet. Generally well ventilated and well lighted. Warehouse employees may be exposed to all kinds of weather and may be required to wear protective clothing. Operates heavy equipment. Strict safety regulations may be required.

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This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.

For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan.

In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here.

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