Lead Engineer, Solutions Engineering

RXO, Inc.•Southfield, MI

15d•$110,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Accelerate your career at RXO RXO is a leading provider of transportation solutions. With cutting-edge technology at the center, we're revolutionizing the industry with our massive network and commitment to finding solutions for every challenge. We create more efficient ways for shippers and carriers to transport goods across North America. Compensation for this role is $110K - $125K The role may also be eligible for bonus or commission pay. Actual compensation may vary due to factors such as experience and skill set. As a Lead Engineer in Solutions Engineering at RXO, you will utilize your engineering and consulting skills to deliver customer proposals and manage engineering/consulting projects. Additionally, you will identify cost-saving opportunities through rigorous data collection and analysis to enhance the client's supply chain operations while streamlining internal processes for the RXO account team. We will provide you with the industry's best tools, empowering you to grow and develop beyond your expectations. In this role, you’ll be supported by a passionate team motivated by fast-paced innovation and the desire to deliver for customers. We’re a company where you can continually advance your career, no matter your background — the opportunities are endless and yours for the taking. If you’re driven and looking for a place to grow, come join us. Does this sound like you? Check out what else RXO has to offer. We’re a leading provider of asset-light transportation. We create more efficient ways for shippers and carriers to move freight. We do great things when we are inclusive and work together. To perform with excellence, we learn from one another, value diverse perspectives, operate safely, and build strong relationships. We’re looking forward to getting to know you! Introduce yourself to our talent acquisition team and we'll get in touch if there is a role that aligns to your background.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work or military experience
4 years of experience in one or more key functional areas: supply chain management, logistics, decision support systems/technology, transportation management and distribution or procurement functional responsibilities
Experience data mining and generating simulations in Microsoft BI, Access, and Excel to identify and scope opportunities within the customer’s supply chain
Transportation and network modeling experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering
Master’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Industrial Engineering
Experience with Supply Chain Guru, Appian, any Logistix or data modeling
Experience in multiple logistics-related systems and transportation management systems
Lean six sigma experience
Experience collecting and analyzing data for modeling, network optimization and/or transportation redesign purposes
Experience preparing and delivering presentations
Strong project management skills
Ability to deal with complex, urgent situations
Aptitude for understanding and solving problems in logistics pricing models

Responsibilities

Perform research, data mining and simulations to identify and scope opportunities within the customer’s supply chain.
Provide value propositions and craft marketable solutions for clients
Develop and Identify cost savings initiatives and manage projects through implementation.
Build and integrate supply chain cost models to quantify total cost of ownership opportunities and subsequent savings
Identify, select, and deploy use of optimization/decision support tools to perform operations studies, routing optimization and transportation rate analyses
Develop an understanding of customer processes to enhance cross-functional initiatives and effectively communicate/integrate solution improvements
Communicate and collaborate on project activities with key stakeholders both internally and externally.
Assist in executing process and strategy improvements related to supply chain, with a focus on transportation improvement projects
Interact daily with internal and external customers to ensure expectations are met, collect customer requirements, and review progress
Attend weekly meetings to keep functional leads, management, and stakeholders updated on current projects and timelines
Provide training and guidance on logistics processes and cost management for assigned projects

Benefits

Massive Benefits
Competitive pay
Health, dental and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Life insurance, disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement program
Our Culture
We do great things when we are inclusive and work together.
To perform with excellence, we learn from one another, value diverse perspectives, operate safely, and build strong relationships.
We welcome everyone regardless of background, identity or ability.
Why Join Us:
Our Benefits
Competitive pay
Paid time off includes: up to 8 holidays, up to 2 floating Diversity Days, Hourly: Earn up to 13 days PTO/ Salary: Earn up to 15 days PTO, up to 40 hours bereavement leave, up to 16 hours volunteer time, jury duty, at least 2 weeks family bonding leave, up to 40 hours prenatal care leave
401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match
Insurance: health, prescription, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short and long-term disability, accidental death and personal loss, business travel, legal services, ID theft, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance
Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Spending Account
Our Culture
Our values are the key to our unique culture and our ability to deliver for everyone we serve.
We do great things when we are inclusive and work together.
To perform with excellence, we learn from one another, value diverse perspectives, operate safely and build strong relationships.