Senior Engineering and Solutions Director
Hub Group, Inc. Oak Brook
Job Description
Essential Job Functions- Establish and lead the enterprise industrial engineering strategy for Consolidation and Fulfillment, ensuring alignment with operational, financial, and customer objectives.
- Own the design, optimization, and standardization of end-to-end processes spanning facility layout, distribution center operations, transportation interfaces, and automation initiatives.
- Serve as the primary authority for engineering methodologies, productivity standards, capacity modeling, and cost optimization frameworks.
- Lead complex, cross-functional initiatives to improve throughput, reduce waste, and scale operations efficiently across multiple sites or networks.
- Translate business requirements into engineered solutions, including process flows, labor models, equipment strategies, and investment cases.
- Develop, govern, and maintain enterprise process documentation, standards, and operating manuals to ensure consistency and scalability.
- Provide analytical leadership through advanced modeling, simulation, and optimization techniques to support network, facility, and customer decisions.
- Partner with Operations and Finance to establish performance metrics, control standards, and continuous improvement roadmaps.
- Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on operational design, capital investments, automation opportunities, and emerging industry practices.
- Support customer solutioning efforts, including RFP responses, operational due diligence, and transition planning.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, safety, and engineering standards while monitoring industry trends and emerging technologies.
- Influence and guide field teams through training, change management, and adoption of standardized engineering practices.
- Duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or changed from time to time.
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Engineering, or a related discipline
- 8+ years of progressive experience in industrial engineering, logistics, distribution, manufacturing, or automation, including enterprise-scale process design.
- Demonstrated experience leading large, multi-site or network-level engineering and transformation initiatives.
- Advanced proficiency in analytical and engineering tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Visio, simulation and optimization platforms, project management tools).
- Proven ability to develop standardized operating models, productivity frameworks, and cost analyses across diverse operational environments.
- Strong executive-level communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and translate complex technical concepts into business decisions.
- Experience supporting customer solution design and RFP processes in a logistics or operations environment.
- Strong business acumen, with the ability to balance operational performance, customer requirements, and financial outcomes.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and data visualization tools.
- Active involvement in relevant industry associations or continuous professional development.
Salary: Up to $135,000/year base salary + Bonus and Equity Eligibility
This is an estimated range based on the circumstances at the time of posting, however it may change based on a combination of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, education, market factors, geographical location, budget, and demand.
Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Disability
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
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