Senior Engineering and Solutions Director

Hub Group Inc

Oak Brook, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Analysis Skills, AutoCAD, Automation, Business Skills, Change Management, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cost Analysis, Cost Control, Customer Support/Service, Data Visualization Tools, Distribution Operations, Distribution Services, Documentation Standards, Due Diligence, Employee Assistance Plan, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Insurance, Investment Capital, Investment Strategy, Leadership, Logistics, Logistics Processes, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Automation, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Visio, Network Support, Operational Audit, Performance Metrics, Process Flow, Productivity Model, Project Management Software, Request for Proposals (RFP), Requirements Management, Simulation, Standards Development, Supply Chain
LOCATION
Oak Brook, IL
POSTED
5 days ago

Essential Job Functions

  • Establish and lead the enterprise industrial engineering strategy for Consolidation and Fulfillment, ensuring alignment with operational, financial, and customer objectives.

  • Own the design, optimization, and standardization of end‑to‑end processes spanning facility layout, distribution center operations, transportation interfaces, and automation initiatives.

  • Serve as the primary authority for engineering methodologies, productivity standards, capacity modeling, and cost optimization frameworks.

  • Lead complex, cross‑functional initiatives to improve throughput, reduce waste, and scale operations efficiently across multiple sites or networks.

  • Translate business requirements into engineered solutions, including process flows, labor models, equipment strategies, and investment cases.

  • Develop, govern, and maintain enterprise process documentation, standards, and operating manuals to ensure consistency and scalability.

  • Provide analytical leadership through advanced modeling, simulation, and optimization techniques to support network, facility, and customer decisions.

  • Partner with Operations and Finance to establish performance metrics, control standards, and continuous improvement roadmaps.

  • Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on operational design, capital investments, automation opportunities, and emerging industry practices.

  • Support customer solutioning efforts, including RFP responses, operational due diligence, and transition planning.

  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, safety, and engineering standards while monitoring industry trends and emerging technologies.

  • Influence and guide field teams through training, change management, and adoption of standardized engineering practices.

  • Duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or changed from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Engineering, or a related discipline

  • 8+ years of progressive experience in industrial engineering, logistics, distribution, manufacturing, or automation, including enterprise‑scale process design.

  • Demonstrated experience leading large, multi‑site or network‑level engineering and transformation initiatives.

  • Advanced proficiency in analytical and engineering tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Visio, simulation and optimization platforms, project management tools).

  • Proven ability to develop standardized operating models, productivity frameworks, and cost analyses across diverse operational environments.

  • Strong executive‑level communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and translate complex technical concepts into business decisions.

  • Experience supporting customer solution design and RFP processes in a logistics or operations environment.

  • Strong business acumen, with the ability to balance operational performance, customer requirements, and financial outcomes.

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and data visualization tools.

  • Active involvement in relevant industry associations or continuous professional development.

Salary: Up to $135,000/year base salary + Bonus and Equity Eligibility

This is an estimated range based on the circumstances at the time of posting, however it may change based on a combination of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, education, market factors, geographical location, budget, and demand.

Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Disability
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays

About the Company

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Hub Group Inc

We are hub group. We are a leading, world-class transportation provider that listens to its customers, develops innovative solutions and delivers unparalleled value. Our mission is to provide world-class solutions that consistently exceed customer expectations.

What is it like to work at Hub Group? It begins with an employee experience that is second to none. This is an opportunity to join a well-established company constantly growing and evolving to stay on top.

Hub Group offers competitive compensation and empowers our associates to discover new approaches, develop innovative customer solutions, lead highly motivated teams and make decisions in a collaborative and fun environment. In turn, we reward our top talent for their efforts and provide mentorship and career advancement training to keep our employees — and our company — moving forward.

COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Transport and Storage - Materials
FOUNDED
1974
WEBSITE
https://www.hubgroup.com