Solution Design Engineer I

Who We Are
Barrett Distribution Centers is a leader in providing customized third-party logistics, omni-channel distribution, and direct-to-consumer fulfillment services for customers in a variety of industries.

We are – more than anything else – a trusted consultant to our customers, working tirelessly to find solutions to their business challenges.

Who We’re Looking For
We’re always on the lookout for smart, hard-working, and skilled top performers who are interested in joining a fantastic team within a fast-growing company

If you’re great at what you do, passionate about doing it, and looking for a new home that rewards excellent work, effort, and collaboration, Barrett is the place for you!

Why You’ll Love a Career at Barrett Distribution Centers:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Opportunities for advancement – we love to promote from within!
• Ongoing training and leadership development
• Profit-sharing program – all employees benefit when the company succeeds!
• Competitive compensation
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401K savings plan with company match
• PTO
• A second-to-none culture where you’ll be treated like family and allowed to excel
  
  

What You’ll Do
You’ll consistently apply the following core values as you interact with people both inside and outside of our organization:

• Always Better
• Utmost Integrity
• Dedication to the Customer
• I am an Owner
• Open and Honest Communication
  
  

You’ll be responsible for knowing and acting in accordance with Barrett’s vision to WOW our customers, partners, and fellow employees with every interaction.

The Position
The Solution Design Engineer I, reporting to the Director of Industrial Engineering and Solution Design, supports the design of innovative, scalable, and cost-effective operational solutions for new and existing customers. This role works under the guidance of senior engineers and collaborates cross-functionally with sales, operations, and other stakeholders to ensure customer requirements are accurately reflected in proposed solutions and aligned with Barrett Distribution Centers’ operational objectives.

The Solution Design Engineer I contributes to the development of high-quality solutions by assisting with process design, facility layouts, labor analysis, and system considerations that support operational efficiency, service levels, and overall performance.

This position works Monday through Friday, from 9am-5:30pm.

The compensation range for this position is $83K-$96K, depending on experience.

Your Day-to-Day

• Solution Development: Support the design of end-to-end operational solutions for new business opportunities, including facility layouts, material handling equipment selection, labor planning, and basic technology integration, under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Customer Engagement: Participate in customer and internal discussions to understand business needs, operational constraints, and service expectations; assist in translating requirements into design inputs and specifications.
• Data Analysis & Modeling: Analyze historical and forecasted data to support throughput, storage capacity, and labor planning using established models, tools, and templates.
• Proposal Support: Assist in developing solution narratives, cost models, and ROI analyses for RFP responses and new business proposals; support internal and customer presentations.
• Technology Integration: Support the evaluation and incorporation of standard automation technologies, systems, and process flows into proposed solutions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with sales, operations, engineering, IT, and project management teams to support solution development and implementation efforts.
• Documentation & Communication: Prepare design documentation, CAD layouts, and presentation materials to communicate solution concepts, assumptions, and benefits.
• Industry Best Practices: Apply industry-accepted technologies, automation concepts, and best practices in solution design while developing technical and business expertise.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Travel: Moderate travel required to customer sites and company facilities (approximately 30%, up to 50% during peak project phases).
  
  

What You Bring To The Table

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field required.
• Up to Two (2) years’ experience in solution design, business process engineering, warehousing, production environment, or related experience required.
• Working knowledge of solution design and warehouse engineering principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and AutoCAD.
• Solid understanding of warehouse operations and industry best practices.
• Basic to working knowledge of WMS functionality and concepts.
• Ability to adjust training presentations to skill set of audience.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to deal with a high level of ambiguity, balance competing priorities, complex situations, and tight deadlines. Strong emphasis on organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must demonstrate high level of interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work well under pressure and problem solve across a variety of business processes.
  
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.

Barrett Distribution Centers is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, retaliation, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, choice of health insurance, marital status, age, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.