Mechanical Engineer Consultant- Industrial Engineering

 Posted 24 days ago
     
 $125K - $188K per year
  
10+ years experience
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The consultant designs and optimizes mechanical material handling systems to improve asset reliability, throughput, and safety in high-volume logistics operations. They lead technical initiatives, manage facility systems design, and oversee capital projects to ensure long-term operational growth.




 

OnTrac is hiring a Mechanical Engineer Consultant!

 

Are you eager to join a dynamic and expanding company where you can both learn and make a meaningful impact? If you possess a strong sense of empathy, enjoy assisting others, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and excel at problem-solving, we encourage you to apply today to connect with a recruiter!

 

Founded in 1986, OnTrac has evolved into the leading provider of same-day and next-day delivery services in the U.S. for premier e-commerce and product-supply businesses, including five of the largest retailers in the U.S.

 

Location: REMOTE

Pay:          $125,000 to 188,400/ year depending on experience and qualifications + up to 15% discretionary annual bonus

Schedule: Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm

                  (Hours subject to change depending on business needs)

 

 

Employment Logistics:

Overseeing the technical health and operational efficiency of the organization’s infrastructure, the Mechanical Engineering Consultant designs, evaluates, and optimizes mechanical material handling systems that support high-volume logistics, shipping, and distribution operations through analysis and resolution of complex engineering problems, leading technical initiatives, and delivering innovative solutions that improve asset reliability, throughput, safety, and cost efficiency across the organization. Through strategic planning, systems analysis, performance reporting, and engineering controls, the Mechanical Engineering Consultant manages facility systems design, equipment reliability, process optimization, and capital projects ensuring regulatory compliance, vendor and stakeholder relationships, and makes strategic decisions for long-term operational growth.

 

Unpacking the Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and life outside of work.

Health & Protection

        Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance; HSA and FSA options

        Life and Disability coverage (basic and voluntary)

        Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, Identity & Fraud Protection, Auto & Home, and Pet Insurance

Financial & Future

        Competitive benefits and 401(k) with company match

        Referral Bonus Program - up to $500 per referral!

Time Away & Leave

        Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Floating Holidays, and Parental Leave

        Paid Holidays

Work & Life Support

        Employee Assistance Program

        Safe and clean work environment

 

The Must-Haves:

        Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.

        8 years of relevant experience in engineering for facilities, conveyor systems, automated material handling, or sortation equipment, ideally within logistics, shipping, or manufacturing.

        Experience successfully leading complex engineering initiatives and influencing cross-functional teams.

        Ability to lead changeovers, train teams, and standardize practices across multiple sites.

        Demonstrated understanding of the interdependencies between mechanical systems, operations, safety, and business performance.

        Adaptable communication style to align engineering decisions with broader business, operational, and financial objectives.

        Knowledge of work measurement, labor standards, line balancing, time study, process mapping, and visual management.

        Advanced skills using MS Office and BI tools for operational data validation and KPI reporting.

        Proficiency and strong knowledge of CAD systems and simulation tools.

        Ability to travel up to 35%.

 

Your Mission in Motion:

        Lead cross-functional design, execution and adoption: Be the recognized technical authority for facilities and material handling systems and operations developing and refining complex engineering models, methodologies, and procedures to support equipment selection, deployment, maintenance strategies, and lifecycle optimization.

        Diagnose opportunities and quantify impact: Recommend and implement practical, scalable solutions that improve operational performance, asset uptime, and risk mitigation in fast-paced logistics environments. Define appropriate engineering methods and procedures, utilizing advanced analysis techniques and sound professional judgment.

        Engineer standards and improvements end-to-end: Evaluate vendor designs, technical proposals, and equipment performance to ensure compliance with specifications, safety standards, and business objectives. Provide detailed project estimates for capital expenditure planning.

        Improve flow, layout, and equipment design: Ensure work output aligns consistently with departmental goals, capital plans, and business strategies reviewing for overall effectiveness and alignment. Build and maintain strategic relationships with key material handling manufacturers regarding latest technology that improves operational efficiency and reduces human capital.

        Lead cross-functional execution and adoption: Build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders beyond immediate engineering teams, including operations leaders, logistics partners, contractors, and suppliers. Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable recommendations for non-technical audiences.

 

Paving your way to your success:

        You demonstrate extensive and diverse experience, applying deep professional knowledge, insight, and alignment with company objectives to develop and resolve complex models and procedures.

        You deliver innovative and effective solutions to challenging issues and lead the application of established principles while guiding the creation of new policies and ideas.

        You analyze complex issues requiring thorough evaluation of multiple variable factors, define appropriate methods and procedures and exercise sound judgment in achieving results aligned consistently with departmental objectives.

        You build and nurture networks with key stakeholders beyond your own area of expertise, adapting communication style and employing persuasion to convey messages aligned with broader business objectives.

        You provide guidance on complex issues and hold accountability for achieving tactical business targets.

 

If you are excited to be part of our team and grow with our OnTrac family, we invite you to apply!

 

OnTrac is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

OnTrac is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or age. Join us in our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are excited to be part of our team and contribute to our talent acquisition efforts, we invite you to apply.

 

Lasership, Inc. dba OnTrac Final Mile with its affiliates, including OnTrac Logistics, Inc. (collectively, "OnTrac" or the "Company") 

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