Facilities & Material Handling Procurement Engineer II-V

Applies fundamental engineering concepts, practices, and procedures to analyze operational data/methods, identify performance improvement opportunities, and/or implement technology systems that meet business objectives.
Detailed summary in the areas of: AUTOMATION & SYSTEMS: Designs and supports specific material handling sortation systems, design specifications, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) system integration for manual sort facilities. Analyzes vendor supplied equipment and supports project installation and testing.
FACILITIES & MATERIAL HANDLING ENGINEERING: Designs and supports the development of sites, buildings, offices, material handling systems, and sortation equipment for manual sort facilities. Supports vendors on preventative maintenance efforts for material handling and manual and automated sortation equipment.
FACILITIES & MATERIAL HANDLING PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Plans, directs, controls, and implements engineering, construction, and start-up of FedEx Ground sortation facilities and material handling systems.
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER & PROCESS: Provides analysis, reporting tools, and engineering support for FedEx Ground field operations to effectively control and/or justify operational costs.
OPERATIONS RESEARCH, PLANNING & ANALYSIS: Analyzes data to support the tactical and strategic development of long-term network design and capacity planning for current and future FXG facilities.
OPERATIONS TECHNOLOGY: Researches, designs, develops, deploys, and/or supports new and current technology solutions to improve performance and reduce operating costs with management guidance and support. Leads and participates on small cross-functional project teams responsible for implementing new technology.
FACILITIES & MATERIAL HANDLING PROCUREMENT ENGINEERING: Provides analysis, and engineering support on key material handling system commodities that requires specific technical knowledge to procure for FedEx Ground sortation facilities and material handling systems.
OPERATIONS TECHNOLOGY SECURITY ENGINEERING: Oversee security of all OT devices on the FedEx Ground Network. Interfaces with IT, InfoSec, and Network Services on all OT Security initiatives.

Essential Functions

• Analyzes performance data within engineering. Utilizes engineering tools and software to analyze data and validate results. Formulates issues in a logical manner and arrives at a comprehensive result.
• Researches, analyzes, and effectively consolidates technical or engineering related information and presents for management review.
• Prepares, with management guidance, accurate expenditure proposals and/or cost justification analysis. Monitors expenditures to ensure spending is applied and within budget guidelines.
• Formulates and presents document research, progress, and results to team members, internal customers, and senior management.
• Applies project management fundamentals and concepts with management guidance. Publishes progress reports, meeting minutes, and field communication memos.
• Participates in Control Self Monitoring (CSM) and/or Business Control Self-Assessment (BCSA) process within area of responsibility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical or quantitative degree (e.g. mathematics) required;

Minimum Experience

Two (2) years experience required in technical area.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Software skills, including use of Microsoft Office software and web-based applications.

Verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of management.

Presentation skills necessary to facilitate training and/or deliver informational sessions to groups and/or individuals.

Time management and organizational skills necessary to manage multiple projects, appropriately prioritize workload, plan for resources to meet deadlines and goals, and respond to day-to-day functional needs.

Ability to anticipate and identify problems and use sound judgment and fact-based analysis to develop effective and efficient solutions.

More specific skills may be needed in the areas of:

AUTOMATION & SYSTEMS: Working knowledge of PLC based automated systems, electrical and electronic test/troubleshooting systems, and motor control methods.

FACILITIES & MATERIAL HANDLING ENGINEERING: Working knowledge of AutoCAD software.

FACILITIES & MATERIAL HANDLING PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Knowledge of project management concepts and project lifecycle.

Knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling.

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.

Knowledge of concepts related to construction and/or machine design.

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER & PROCESS: Working knowledge of statistical programming language (e.g., SAS).

Knowledge of project management concepts and project lifecycle.

FACILITIES & MATERIAL HANDLING PROCUREMENT ENGINEER: Knowledge of project management concepts and project lifecycle.

Knowledge of a procurement lifecycle.

Knowledge of supply chain management.

Knowledge of concepts related to construction and/or machine design.

OPERATIONS TECHNOLOGY SECURITY ENGINEERING: Knowledge of interconnected systems in a manufacturing environment.

Knowledge of FedEx OT devices and security vulnerabilities.

Knowledge of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and security vulnerabilities.

Knowledge of InfoSec requirements.

Job Conditions

Some travel required.

Preferred Qualifications: Responsible for technical procurement of turnkey material handling systems & general construction services for manual & automated sortation facilities. Provides engineering support by assisting in the development of request for proposals, translating technical specifications & drawings, & reviewing bid documents. Performs pricing analysis, negotiates pricing & contract terms, drafts contracts, develops new qualified sources of supply, & manages the supply chain.

Pay Transparency: This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary range for this role across all potential locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the range is a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary for the lowest level to the current starting salary of the highest level. Actual starting pay would be determined by experience relative to the job, market level, pay at the location for this job and other job-related factors permitted by law. An employee may be eligible for additional pay, premiums, or bonus potential. The Company offers eligible employees health, vision and dental insurance, retirement, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay: U.S. Pay Range: $ 4,358.59/month - $13,571.58/month New York Pay Range: $ 4,600.74/month - $13,571.58/month New York City Pay Range: $ 5,811.46/month - $13,571.58/month Colorado Pay Range: $ 4,600.74/month - $13,006.09/month

Additional Details: Department: Facilities & Material Handling Project Engineering. This position will be domiciled in Pittsburgh, PA.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact recruitmentsupport@fedex.com.

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