Solutions Design Engineer

A family-owned business since 1924, A. Duie Pyle provides a range of integrated transportation and distribution solutions throughout the Northeast. Supported by our vast network of Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) service centers, warehouse facilities, and dedicated locations, we have the ability to offer flexible and seamless integrated solutions tailored to our customer’s needs.Simply put, when it comes to integrated supply chain solutions, Pyle People Deliver. Our promise is to provide outstanding service as it remains to be our first and foremost mission.Position Summary: The Solutions Design Engineer serves as a strategic engineering partner to Sales and business unit leaders, supporting the development of complex, integrated supply chain solutions across multiple business units. This role is responsible for translating customer requirements into scalable, operationally sound, and financially viable solutions that support enterprise growth.This individual plays a critical role in shaping pursuit strategy, influencing customer engagement, and driving alignment across internal stakeholders. The Solutions Design Engineer is expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy, balancing customer-facing responsibilities with analytical rigor and cross-functional leadership.Success in this role requires the ability to connect operational design with commercial strategy, effectively communicate complex solutions, and work collaboratively with the other team members. Success in this role requires the ability to connect operational design with commercial strategy, effectively communicate complex solutions, and work collaboratively with the other team members.The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:Participate in early-stage customer engagement by facilitating discovery sessions to understand operational requirements, constraints, and strategic objectivesTranslate customer needs into integrated supply chain solutions spanning LTL, Dedicated, Brokerage, and Warehousing servicesBuild and present solution recommendations to customers and executive leadership, clearly articulating assumptions, tradeoffs, and value propositionsEvaluate operational feasibility including labor models, capacity constraints, capital requirements, and implementation complexityParticipate in cross-functional coordination across business units and support functions to align on design assumptions, pricing inputs, and execution plansDevelop scenario-based models to evaluate alternative solution strategies and support decision-making during the pursuit processAssist Sales to shape win strategies, refine customer messaging, and position integrated solutions effectivelySupport contract negotiations and final solution alignment to ensure consistency between proposed designs and contractual commitmentsOversee transition of awarded business by validating assumptions, supporting startup planning, and ensuring alignment with operational executionIdentify opportunities for network optimization, process improvement, and automation within proposed solutionsCollaborate on the development and standardization of solution design methodologies, tools, and best practices within the Solutions Design functionTo be qualified for this position, you must possess the following:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Systems, Mechanical, or related discipline), Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, Economics (with a quantitative focus), or a related analytical field5+ years of experience in supply chain engineering, transportation design, logistics, or industrial engineeringDemonstrated experience designing and implementing supply chain or logistics solutions (transportation, warehousing, or integrated models)Proven experience developing pricing models, cost-to-serve analysis, and financial modeling for customer solutionsStrong understanding of transportation networks, warehouse operations, or integrated supply chain environmentsExperience supporting or leading customer-facing engagements, proposals, or solution presentationsAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and analytical modelingStrong communication skills with the ability to present complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiencesExperience working cross-functionally across multiple teams or business unitsAbility to manage multiple complex opportunities simultaneouslyAbility to travel as neededThe following qualifications are preferred but not required:Experience in LTL, Dedicated, Brokerage, or multi-modal transportation environmentsExperience designing multi-service or integrated supply chain solutionsExposure to network optimization or transportation modeling toolsExperience with WMS, TMS, or supply chain technology platformsFamiliarity with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) or SQLExperience with programming, scripting, or tool development to support data analysis, modeling, or process automation (e.g., Python, SQL, VBA, or similar)Experience in a 3PL, consulting, or solutions engineering environmentExposure to automation, material handling systems, or warehouse design tools (AutoCAD, simulation tools, etc.)For a full job description associated with this posting, please contact A. Duie Pyle’s Human Resources department. This job posting is intended solely for external advertising purposes and does not represent a comprehensive list of all job-related duties and qualifications.We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.