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Solutions Design Engineer

ODW Logistics
Columbus, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 4/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/31/2026
ODW Logistics is a people-focused and customer-driven third-party logistics (3PL) provider committed to delivering seamless end-to-end supply chain solutions. Our extensive range of services includes supply chain design and innovation, warehousing, efficient distribution and fulfillment, freight brokerage, transportation management, and specialized e-commerce fulfillment solutions.

The Solutions Design Engineer is responsible for supporting and leading new business processes, managing costing and implementation strategies, and developing optimal technical solutions for the organization. They will lead a wide range of mid-level to complex projects and guide operations leaders to success. This position will interact with customers to meet requirements and develop proposals.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Assist business development process in RFP responses (solution concept and design)
  • Scope projects, exceed customer needs and optimize existing activities
  • Analyze activities and needs assessments to achieve quantifiable results and meet ODW’s business objectives
  • Review labor performance, reporting methods, forecasts, systems, procedures and customer data to meet customer’s objectives
  • Prepare cost estimates for proposed projects and evaluate cost factors for new plans
  • Collaborate with internal departments and industry vendors to create cutting-edge fulfillment concepts
  • Develop strategic short- and long-term plans for resource requirements including space, labor and equipment
  • Oversee project completion and performance, including targeted budgetary spending and ROI
  • Produce and maintain CAD layouts of new design concepts
  • All other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

These may be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those commonly associated with this position. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every qualification.

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in logistics, industrial engineering, or equivalent education/work experience preferred
  • Previous experience working in a 3PL environment Required
  • 3 years of experience working as an industrial engineer for a Third-Party Logistics Provider preferred
  • Prior experience in Lean / ISO and completing pricing/costing activities in an operational setting preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and AutoCAD preferred

Capabilities

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Comfortability speaking, presenting and interacting with internal employees and customer teams
  • Prioritization and organization skills
  • Strong planning and time-management skills
  • Entrepreneurial spirit and possesses the ability to grow

Physical & Mental Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee requires the ability to:

  • Hear, read and comprehend, write, and communicate
  • Continuously sit, type, and perform repetitive wrist motion
  • Occasionally stand, walk, bend, squat/kneel, twist/turn or reach
  • Focus (with or without corrective lenses) to see close and distant, along with depth perception capabilities

The physical demands herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OUR VALUES

Pillared on our core values, we strive for collective growth and reaching our highest potential. We are dedicated to helping our teammates experience fulfillment through their individual strengths and innovative ideas.

Respect | Give and it will be given.

We treat others as we want to be treated. We cannot control events, but we can control our response. We build respect through honesty, fairness, and integrity.

Trust | Earned over time.

We do what we say we will do. We are clear, direct, and honest. We seek to understand and be understood.

Team | Accomplish more together.

We work hard toward a common goal. We desire to make everyone successful. We achieve the best results as a team.

Opportunity | Realize your potential.

We believe all people have significance and potential. We understand work and life are integrated and we value both. We strive to make an impact in the world around us.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

ODW Logistics is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at ODW Logistics are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. ODW Logistics will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, success profile characteristics or qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

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