Warehouse Solutions Engineer

About the role

efm Logistics, part of the FMH Group, is looking for a Warehouse Solutions Engineer (Solutions Design Engineer) to join its Sales & Solutions team. Reporting to the General Manager - Sales & Solutions, you will design warehouse solutions for new business opportunities and existing customers, turning customer requirements into practical, cost-effective solutions that work both operationally and commercially. The workplace is hybrid.

Key responsibilities

• Design warehouse layouts, storage configurations and material flow solutions to improve efficiency and space utilisation.
• Analyse customer requirements, operational volumes and workflows to develop practical warehouse solutions.
• Evaluate automation opportunities, equipment requirements and labour needs to improve productivity.
• Prepare cost estimates, financial assessments and business cases for commercial proposals and tender submissions.
• Develop technical drawings, layouts and design documentation using AutoCAD and other tools.
• Support end-to-end tender processes, including solution presentations and customer workshops.
• Collaborate with internal teams to validate designs and support implementation.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities across existing customer operations.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related technical discipline.
• Around 3-5 years of experience in solution design, warehouse automation, material handling or a similar environment.
• Solid understanding of warehouse operations, storage systems, material handling equipment and warehouse management systems.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence presenting to customers and internal stakeholders.

Required skills

• AutoCAD or similar design software for technical drawings and layouts.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to prepare costings and presentations.
• Experience with warehouse automation, Power BI, SQL or warehouse management systems is highly regarded.

What we offer

• The chance to design warehousing solutions for leading Australian brands.
• A varied role covering new business and continuous improvement across existing customers.
• Close collaboration with teams across Sales, Operations, Engineering and Technology.
• Competitive remuneration based on experience and genuine career development opportunities.