Senior Solution Design Engineer chez Weee! Inc

This role is onsite 5 days a week in Fremont, CA

About the Role

Weee! is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Solution Design Engineer with the expertise to deliver scalable warehouse layouts, evaluate automation ROI, and ensure expansion projects launch on time and on budget. You'll design cost-effective fulfillment solutions that support our rapid national expansion while balancing operational feasibility with strategic business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize warehouse layouts including racking configurations, dock planning, and workstation placement for both existing facilities and new builds to maximize space utilization and operational efficiency
• Develop strategic capacity plans that forecast throughput requirements and SKU capacity needs to support long-term business growth and expansion
• Create and iterate CAD layouts, throughput models, and capacity analyses to validate design feasibility and performance against current and future business requirements
• Evaluate automation solutions including hardware selection, system integration, and layout design modifications to support material handling equipment, robotics, AMRs, and packaging technologies
• Conduct comprehensive ROI analysis and business case development for automation and equipment investments, providing financial impact assessments to support capital planning decisions
• Support strategic finance budget forecasting by providing accurate cost estimates and capacity projections for warehouse expansion and automation initiatives
• Build repeatable design frameworks and standardized templates for new builds and retrofits to enable rapid, consistent deployment across multiple sites
• Lead design workshops and maintain close collaboration with Operations, Process Engineering, WMS, Finance, and external vendors to align requirements and evaluate trade-offs
• Manage vendor relationships to achieve reliable collaboration, favorable terms, and cost-effective solutions that meet technical specifications
• Simultaneously manage multiple high-visibility warehouse design projects, influencing and communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Provide technical leadership and design clarifications throughout project execution phases to ensure smooth implementation and address operational constraints
• Document design standards, processes, and lessons learned to build institutional knowledge for long-term scalability
• Support warehouse safety design considerations in accordance with OSHA standards and operational best practices
• Travel 10-20% to observe operations, validate designs onsite, and interact with internal and external business and technical leaders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in e-commerce fulfillment, distribution center, or 3PL warehouse design with focus on layouts, racking, process flow, and automation evaluation
• Proven track record delivering new warehouse projects or large-scale expansions from concept through implementation
• Strong AutoCAD skills and hands-on warehouse layout design experience
• Experience in throughput modeling and capacity planning for warehouse operations
• Demonstrated ability to conduct ROI analysis and business case evaluation for automation and equipment investments
• Strong vendor management experience with ability to build constructive, sustainable relationships
• Excellent project management skills with ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
• Strong cross-functional communication and stakeholder management abilities
• System-level thinking that connects operational details with strategic business goals
• Detail-oriented approach with rigor in technical analysis and design documentation
• Practical, operations-focused mindset with comfort working hands-on and onsite with fulfillment teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business Administration, or related field
• Experience with automation solutions such as AutoStore, Geek+, AMRs, or other material handling systems
• Understanding of WMS/WCS integration considerations in warehouse design
• Experience with discrete event simulation software
• Professional certifications (Lean Six Sigma, PMP)
• Experience in high-growth retail or e-commerce environments

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance package, including medical, dental, and vision.  PPO/HMO packages
• 401k, 4% company match
• Equity and Bonus 
• Vacation, sick and holiday time off
• Monthly mobile stipend
• Monthly Weee! Points credits

Compensation Range

• The US base salary range for this full-time position is $117,000 - $145,000
• This role may be eligible to discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits 
• Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location

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Weee! is an equal opportunity employer welcoming all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.  Discrimination or harassment of any kind is not tolerated at Weee!. If you need to inquire about an accommodation or need assistance with completing the application, please email us at [email protected].

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