Industrial Engineer III - DCD
GEODIS · Brentwood, TN
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Industrial
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 4 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior industrial role at GEODIS (industrial) in Brentwood, TN. Participates on a team responsible for the implementation of new business by preparing WMS configuration files with all needed locations slotting/zoning/sequences/put-away and picking profiles for the facility and preparing slotting files and/or slotting.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Plant layout, AutoCAD
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Industrial Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $85k–$125k.
Median of the low and high ends of 91 live postings that list pay, out of 343 industrial engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Tennessee plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 9 other live industrial postings in Tennessee.
- Experience asked
- Typical (4+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Plant layout 80%
- Lean 70%
- Six Sigma 70%
- ✓ AutoCAD 70%
- Time studies 60%
- Green Belt 40%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Your role on the team
· Analyzes client data to determine order profiles, storage media application, product slotting, velocity, SKU affinities, ABC analysis
· Supports the sales process by supporting the solutions team’s response to RFPs including developing materials and presenting to potential clients
· Participates in scope confirmation sessions with client and conducts gap analysis to ensure issues are resolved; identifies changes to the scope when they occur and provides necessary documentation and escalation
· Leads detailed engineering process on new business awards to take the design from conceptualization to full detailed design ready for implementation by performing data analyses, developing material handling specifications, working with vendors to obtain quotes, and generating a detailed, engineered AutoCAD layout with fitment into the selected facility
· Prepares engineering documents to describe solution and detailed operating concepts such as storage and shipping capacity, zoning, slotting, waving, etc. and facilitates reviews with key work stream leads including engineering peers, WMS Implementation, and operations
· Participates on a team responsible for the implementation of new business by preparing WMS configuration files with all needed locations slotting/zoning/sequences/put-away and picking profiles for the facility and preparing slotting files and/or slotting tool for the facility
· Manages material handling vendors through schedule, permitting, installation, commissioning, punch lists, etc. and validates all equipment installation, including necessary testing of automated material handling equipment
· Researches and maintains knowledge of emerging industry practice
(requirements)
· Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Process, Mechatronics, or related engineering degree from an accredited institution
· Minimum 4 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
· Must be proficient in AutoCAD and SQL
· Must be PC literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
· 3PL warehousing, distribution center or fulfillment experience preferred
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Industrial Engineer III - DC Design
The Industrial Engineer III – DC Design is responsible for developing a conceptual and a detailed design and the implementation of new distribution and fulfillment business. Leads the development of a design package that may include facility layouts, material handling equipment designs, storage media designs, process designs, and slotting and pick path analyses.
Who We Are
GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.
What you gain from joining our team
- •Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through First Stop Health is available on the first day of employment!
- •Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app
- •Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
- •401k match
- •Paid maternity and parental leave
- •Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
- •Employee discounts
- •Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
- •Free financial wellness programs
- •Daycare discount program
- •Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community.
- •+ more!
Join our Team!
- •Visit our website at workatGEODIS.com and chat with our virtual recruiter, Sophie, to fast-track your way to an interview.
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- •Text DELIVER to 88300 to Apply1
