Engineer

Ryder System
Topeka, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 8/3/2023 CLOSED ON 2/1/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer position at Ryder System?

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Come Join Ryder!!! This role is for an Engineer early in their career looking to grow with a great company in the Lean, Continuous Improvement, and Engineering side.

Key Functions:

  • Entry-level engineering position for recent grads looking to pursue engineering & CI career path
  • Daily processing of orders from Dedicated Transportation customers and building routes
  • Custom processes to accommodate customer requirements
  • Interface regularly with local operators & recommend process improvement opportunities
  • Interface with automation processes and transportation modeling software
  • Introduction to logistical concepts, learn the foundation of CI, engineering, solution development and move to a project oriented CI engineering role within 2-3 yrs
  • Travel requirements: minimal

This role is remote and paying between $65K & $75k based on experience.

When Fortune 500 businesses and new startups need supply chain solutions, they look to our industry-leading logistics experts. At Ryder, there is more to being a supply chain professional than working on some of the nation’s biggest brands. We make sure you are also getting the diverse experience, advancement opportunities, all from an industry-leading Fortune 500 company.

Here are a few of the many benefits when working with us:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits start at 30 Days
  • 401 (K) Savings Plan with a company match
  • Discounted employee stock purchase options
  • Quality employee discounts that actually save you money on tools, cars, appliances, travel and more
  • All major holidays paid and Paid time off within your first year
  • Up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave

Summary

The Engineer is responsible for analysis and utilization of continuous improvement tools to design Supply Chain Solutions in current and future operations.

Essential Functions

  • Collects data and performs statistical analysis
  • Maps and documents processes. Recommends continuous improvement opportunities
  • Supports the design and implementation of SCS. Works with other team members to develop alternative solutions
  • Conducts transportation /logistics studies and/or time studies to develop standards
  • Establishes Key Performance Indicators (KPI) measures

Additional Responsibilities

  • Uses Lean Six sigma tools (5s and 5whys)
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

  • Possesses strong technical aptitude
  • Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
  • Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
  • Self development
  • Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Demonstrates problem solving skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Develops and delivers effective presentations
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
  • Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
  • Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills
  • Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or minimum of 8 years relevant work experience
  • Master's degree preferred in Industrial Engineering and/or Masters Degree
  • Two (2) years or more related experience required

Travel: 25%-30%

DOT Regulated: No

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Job Category: Engineering

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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