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Design Consultant

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in warehouse design, operations, or related roles, with a focus on automated systems preferred
  • Proficiency in simulation software (e.g., AnyLogic, FlexSim, or similar) and engineering design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks)
  • Strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis and modeling

Responsibilities

  • Utilize simulation and engineering tools to analyze and optimize Autostore layouts and processes
  • Gather and analyze data related to warehouse operations, including inventory flow, storage requirements, and order fulfillment processes
  • Develop and run simulation models to predict system performance, identify bottlenecks, and propose design improvements
  • Work closely with engineering, operations, and sales teams to gather requirements and ensure designs align with client objectives

Key facts

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Analytical Skills

About the company

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Kardex

Industrial Automation

Kardex is a leading global partner for intralogistics solutions in an attractive and growing market. The Group offers premium automated products, standardized systems, and life cycle services that guarantee high availability and low total cost of ownership. Kardex provides an intelligent entry into automation with its dynamic storage and retrieval systems, offers integrated material handling systems, small parts storage systems, and automated high-bay warehouses, and acts as a global AutoStore™ partner, offering flexible and modular storage and order fulfillment solutions. The Group employs around 2,500 people in over 30 countries. Kardex Holding AG has been listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange since 1989.

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryIndustrial Automation
Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description

Job Description Summary
Responsible for working closely with clients and sales executives to develop optimal solutions that leverage AutoStore and supporting technologies to maximize customer ROI.

Your tasks

Position Overview:
The Solution Designer will focus on optimizing Autostore empowered by Kardex systems to maximize operational efficiency, accuracy, and storage density for warehouse and manufacturing operators.

This role requires a deep understanding of warehouse logistics, simulation modeling, and engineering principles to create tailored solutions that meet our clients' needs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design Optimization: Utilize simulation and engineering tools to analyze and optimize Autostore layouts and processes, ensuring maximum operational efficiency and storage density.

  • Data Analysis: Gather and analyze data related to warehouse operations, including inventory flow, storage requirements, and order fulfillment processes.

  • Simulation Modeling: Develop and run simulation models to predict system performance, identify bottlenecks, and propose design improvements.

  • Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, operations, and sales teams to gather requirements and ensure designs align with client objectives and industry best practices.

  • Client Engagement: Present design solutions and simulation results to clients, providing clear explanations of the benefits and potential impact on their operations.

  • Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, technologies, and best practices to continually enhance Autostore designs and operational strategies.

  • Documentation: Prepare detailed design documentation, including specifications, drawings, and simulation reports to support project implementation.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.

  • 5+ years of experience in warehouse design, operations, or related roles, with a focus on automated systems preferred including: AutoStore, Conveyor, Mobile Robots, Bin Picking Robotics and more.

  • Proficiency in simulation software (e.g., AnyLogic, FlexSim, or similar) and engineering design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks).

  • Strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis and modeling.

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

  • Knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory management practices is a plus.

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Likely to have a continuing role in customer support to address clients’ issues in the usage of organizational products/services.

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