TGW Logistics · 1 month ago
Solutions Designer - Retrofit
Grand Rapids, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expTGW Logistics is a company focused on automated material handling systems, and they are seeking a Retrofit Solutions Designer. This role involves analyzing customer data to design solutions for automated systems, coordinating with various departments, and training associates on system design.
LogisticsSupply Chain ManagementWarehouse Automation
Responsibilities
Analyzes current customer data to develop thorough understanding of customer requirements and problems to solve
Defines the main parameters for the solutions design
Creates the Material flow diagram and the Performance Line Diagram of the project
Calculates the operator performance rates based on a MOST calculation (Maynard Operation Sequence Technique)
Designs and optimizes a material handling solution based on the customer requirements and main KPIs based on existing system equipment
Coordinates the system patents-proof for the selected concept with the patent department
Provides information to other departments for the simulation of the standard systems and the whole solution
Participates in the creation of the project proposal with the Retrofit Sales Team
Understands basic material handling software functionality and ensures that the solution is feasible and compatible with TGW Software
Partners with sales to develop effective selling strategies and provide proper coordination and engineering to develop proposals
Understands and utilizes TGW Core Technologies CD, TGW Technical Application Bulletins, and CAD drawings and exchanges this information with TGW associates and customers
Trains associates in the areas of material handling systems design and TGW product portfolio
Performs additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience
Minimum of two (2) years of material handling systems design experience
Ability to analyze and understand customer business processes (overall knowledge of intralogistics)
Comfort working in multi-disciplinary and intercultural experts' network
Strong presentation skills and ability to present confidently to external customers
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Ability to remain stationary at a desk for prolonged periods of time
Ability to go to site frequently and move safely around industrial and/or warehouse environment
Ability to lift and carry supplies up to 25 pounds at a time
Ability to operate computers, tablets, phones, and other electronic devices
Ability to communicate with others verbally and in writing, on a frequent basis
Ability to tolerate exposure to job site temperature fluctuations due to seasonal weather in geographic region
This position may require work at TGW customer sites
TGW's customers may require background checks before accessing their sites
Preferred
Basic knowledge in AutoCAD and Python
Company
TGW Logistics
TGW Logistics is a foundation-owned company headquartered in Austria and a global leader in warehouse automation and warehouse logistics.
1001-5000 employees
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2025-08-21
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