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Wayfair Industrial Engineer in Romeoville, Illinois
Industrial Engineer L2 (Project Engineer)
MHE Design, Implementation and Analytics
As a part of the Wayfair Industrial Engineering team, you will scope and implement projects from end to end. You will directly affect Wayfair’s ability to store, ship, and provide value added services to customers. You will support the update and design of building layouts and automation to ensure drawings are accurate. Create new layouts and design to fit conveyors/shelving/work stations and partner with operations teams at the site. Support the development of RFP’s as needed, perform ROI Analysis and Procurement for various supply chain solutions including hardware, software, & supporting technology.
What You’ll Do:
Must Have
Analytical approach to problem solving
Lead implementation of material handling systems that enable capacity and productivity improvements in parallel
Communication skills to provide engineering support and project planning coordination and status updates
Able to manage vendors in the design process and proposal deliveries i.e. timeline of project and delivery of proposals
Space planning and layout design proficiency (AutoCad)
Able to discuss and show Return on Investment (Capital vs labor savings)
Ability to communicate with Vendors and communicate in meetings internally and externally
Organizational skills to keep track of multiple projects in parallel
Travel – 40%-50%
Nice to Have
Knowledge of Material Handling Equipment (conveyors, sortation, robotics)
Experience with electrical drawings and requirements
Provides change management guidance, assists with process and equipment validation including but not limited to development, training, documentation and reporting
Knowledge of data mining techniques (SQL)and distribution/conveyor systems
Knowledge of 3d drawing capabilities (demo 3D, google sketchup)
Process knowledge for Warehouse distribution
What You’ll Need
Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering
Experience in Project Management
2+ years of experience or technical background in Project Management or project planning including conveyor design and implementation along with Outbound understanding
Detail oriented, proactive, with strong analytical and organizational skills
Excellent time management and multitasking skills
Experience in AutoCad
Experience in utilizing project trackers to manage work and create reporting
Companies to look for:
Intelligrated, Dematic, Swisslog, Hytrol, TGW, Vanderlande, KPI
Key words: Application Engineer, implementation, Material handling PM, Innovative idea
Salary: The salary range for this position is $81,225.00 - $89,775.00 however, base pay offered may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered.
About Wayfair Inc.
Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.
No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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