Solution Design Engineer | Truganina VIC

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products and providers all around the world. Present in 170 countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,300 sites, we are well on our way to achieving our vision: to be a Top 5 global 3PL. We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport.

YOUR ROLE

As a Solution Design Engineer within CEVA Logistics’ Contract Logistics team at Truganina VIC, you’ll play a key role in shaping scalable warehouse solutions that support both new business pursuits and enhancements to existing operations. Whether you come from a warehouse operations, continuous improvement, or solutions background, this is your opportunity to drive efficiency and innovation across our national network.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

Specifically, you will:
 

• Design Leadership – Create tailored warehouse solutions using appropriate storage systems, material handling equipment and automation, aligning with customer requirements and operational feasibility
• Operational Analysis – Leverage your experience in logistics operations or continuous improvement to identify opportunities for optimisation and translate them into robust solution designs
• Solution Development – Deliver detailed solutions for medium to high complexity opportunities, covering layout planning, labour modelling, equipment recommendations, and infrastructure design
• Commercial & Costing Support – Assess the financial and operational impact of proposed solutions, developing investment cases and cost-benefit analyses that inform bid strategies
• Bid Participation – Prepare technical inputs for RFIs, RFPs and RFQs, including pricing matrices and proposal documents, and respond to customer queries during the bid process
• Presentation & Stakeholder Engagement – Present solutions to internal stakeholders and customers, articulating design rationale and commercial alignment with confidence and clarity
• Mentoring & Development – Coach Solution Design Analysts on solution development best practices, including automation options, warehouse planning, and cost modelling
• Continuous Improvement – Contribute to the ongoing development of CEVA’s Contract Logistics solution design methodology, tools and templates.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? 

We’re seeking someone who combines hands-on logistics experience with a structured, analytical approach to problem-solving. The ideal candidate will bring:

• A tertiary qualification in industrial engineering, logistics and supply chain management, or a related field
• Experience in a warehouse solution design role, or a background in warehousing operations or continuous improvement within a logistics setting
• Strong analytical and modelling skills, ideally with proficiency in Excel and the ability to use design/simulation tools (or a willingness to learn)
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly
• Bonus: Familiarity with warehouse automation design and implementation.

In addition to providing proof of work rights and suitable professional referees, progressed candidates will be required to undergo a medical assessment and national police check.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER? 

In addition to a challenging and rewarding work environment and competitive compensation, we are proud to offer a range of employee benefits designed to support your wellbeing, and help you thrive at work and in life.

• Personal wellbeing: prioritise your health and wellbeing through the CEVAwell program, Employee Assistance Program, Volunteer Time Off, and Life & Total Permanent Disability Insurance.
• Work-life balance: benefit from flexible, hybrid, and remote work options, along with additional paid parental leave for primary carers.
• Professional development: your growth is essential to us. Unlock your potential through secondment and internal mobility opportunities, study assistance, leadership and mentoring programs, the CMA CGM Learning Academy, early career pathways and more.
• Financial wellbeing: We care about your financial security. Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts from our partners, novated leasing, annual safety workwear reimbursement, employee referral incentives, service recognition and short-term incentive plans.

CEVA Logistics' Diversity Statement:

As a global organisation, diversity is critical to our business success; only when we can reflect the cultures, languages, attitudes, and local knowledge of our customers, can we succeed. By employing people with different experiences and abilities, we expand our knowledge and increase our creativity and innovation. CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal employment opportunity workplace. We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants, who will receive consideration for employment without regard to indigenous status, race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other characteristic.