Kuehne+Nagel

National Contract Logistics Facility Engineer

Kuehne+Nagel  •  Ohio (Hybrid)  •  15 hours ago
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Job Description

It's more than a job

As part of the Contract Logistics team at Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in designing, managing, and optimizing solutions that keep goods moving efficiently. Whether you’re leading a team, engineering processes, or driving projects, your work ensures that our customers’ products are stored, handled, and delivered with precision. From everyday essentials to seasonal items, what we do in Contract Logistics impacts businesses and communities around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, your contribution goes far beyond the warehouse—it helps shape the flow of global trade.

Join a dynamic team where you'll lead exciting facility and equipment projects that directly support business growth. From new site launches to facility enhancements, you'll drive initiatives that make a lasting impact on operations, customers, and overall business success.

How you create impact

  • Manage new building construction, tenant improvement, and up-fit projects by collaborating with Owners, Architects, and General Contractors to ensure tenent improvement TI Spec’s and budget are adhered to throughout the project.
  • Warehouse and office Computer Aided Design- CAD layout design based on customer requirements to maximize space utilization, financial considerations, and compliance with National Fire Protection Associaition and building code regulations.
  • Update the Equipment Pricing file as required for new business and ongoing operational support.
  • Provide Hazardous Materials storage, handling support and designs that are code compliant by interfacing with the customer, Quality, Safety, Health and Environment, fire consultants and authorities having local jurisdiction.
  • Develop facility sub-project plans and recommendations in support of KN/Customer objectives and implementation timelines; track and report on the status of the project.
  • Work with new and existing vendors to research, specify, and recommend capital equipment acquisitions i.e. racking, Material Handling Equipmentin, furniture, conveyor systems, generators, cold rooms, etc…. as well as managing the delivery schedule and installation.
  • Interface with Purchasing, Finance, Security, IT and other sub-project managers to align goals, objectives, and priorities.
  • Identify, track, manage and mitigate project issues and risks.
  • Escalate issues and concerns to the appropriate parties to minimize any potential impact to the project timeline and successful implementation.

What we would like you to bring

  • Must have at least 3 to 5 years of facilty, equipment maintenance and implementation experience in a distribution environment.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Logistics or related field preferred.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office products (including Microsoft Project and Visio) required.
  • Must work well in a collaborative team environment and communicate (verbal and written) effectively with customers, peers and senior management.
  • Strong operational knowledge/Expert problem solver.
  • The ability to create and manage work plans and timelines and handle multiple priorities is essential.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and requirements.
  • Proven business acumen and possess professional business demeanor.
  • Be well organized with great follow-up skills.
  • Ability to handle multi-tasking in an organized manner.

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.

  • Ability to travel up to 30%

What's in it for you

Kuehne+Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. Base wage is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and incentive compensation for eligible roles. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne+Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data. #LI- hybrid

Kuehne+Nagel participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Individuals with a disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process may contact us by sending an email to kn.taaccommodations.com

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support portions of the recruitment process, such as reviewing application materials or assisting with scheduling. These tools analyze information to help inform decision making; however, all hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

This position relates to an available role and not a future talent pool.

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

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About Kuehne+Nagel

With more than 82,000 employees at almost 1,300 sites in close to 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world's leading logistics providers.

Headquartered in Switzerland, Kuehne+Nagel is listed in the Swiss blue-chip stock market index, the SMI. The Group is the global number one in air and sea logistics and has strong market positions in road and contract logistics.

Kuehne+Nagel is the logistics partner of choice for 400,000 customers worldwide. Using its global network, logistics expertise and data-based insights, the Group provides end-to-end supply chain solutions for global companies and industries.

Industry
Transportation & Logistics
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Schindellegi, CH
Year Founded
1890
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