Solution Design Warehousing

Solutions Engineer – Warehouse Automation & Material Handling Systems

Location: UK (Hybrid / Remote Options Available)

Reporting To: Head of Solutions

We are seeking a Solutions Engineer to join a growing automation and material handling business, supporting the design and development of innovative warehouse automation solutions for customers across logistics, distribution, e-commerce and manufacturing sectors.

This role will be responsible for developing technically and commercially viable automation solutions, working closely with customers, sales teams and project delivery functions from initial concept through to proposal submission. The successful candidate will have experience designing material handling systems and warehouse automation solutions and be comfortable working in a customer-facing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design integrated warehouse automation and material handling solutions to meet customer operational requirements.
• Analyse customer data, workflows, throughput requirements and facility constraints.
• Develop system concepts, layouts and solution proposals.
• Produce detailed material flow calculations, capacity modelling and system performance analysis.
• Support the sales team during customer meetings, workshops and technical presentations.
• Prepare technical and commercial proposal documentation.
• Work closely with engineering, project management and operations teams to ensure solution feasibility and successful project handover.
• Evaluate and specify appropriate technologies including conveyors, ASRS, sortation, robotics, AMRs and related automation equipment.
• Participate in site surveys and customer requirements-gathering activities.
• Support continuous improvement of solution design tools, standards and methodologies.

Candidate Profile

• Experience in solution design, system design or applications engineering within warehouse automation, intralogistics or material handling.
• Understanding of automated material handling systems and warehouse processes.
• Experience developing layouts and system concepts for customer proposals.
• Ability to interpret operational data and translate it into practical automation solutions.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance technical performance and project costs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable working directly with customers, sales teams and operational stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline preferred.
• Relevant industry experience will also be considered in place of formal qualifications.

Key Competencies

• Solution Design
• Material Flow Analysis
• Warehouse Automation
• Technical Sales Support
• Systems Thinking
• Commercial Awareness
• Customer Engagement
• AutoCAD/Layout Design
• Continuous Improvement
• Problem Solving

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work on complex warehouse automation projects.
• Exposure to leading automation technologies.
• Career progression within a growing business.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working environment.