Solutions Design- Warehouse Automation
Good Salary
Based at home
Responsible for the development and review of warehouse automation solutions. You will lead the technical direction of solution proposals, ensure quality and consistency across designs, and act as a go-to expert for the wider solutions team. You’ll also work directly on strategic or high-complexity projects, helping define scalable, commercially viable solutions that meet both customer requirements and delivery feasibility.
Own and deliver complete end-to-end warehouse automation solutions — including layout design, performance modelling, cost analysis, and documentation — for assigned client opportunities or internal initiatives.
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Develop automation designs that span inbound receipt, put away, storage, picking, packing, and outbound despatch using systems such as ASRS, conveyors, AMRs, shuttles, and goods-to-person technologies.
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Produce 2D and 3D layouts using tools such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, or equivalents, ensuring accurate spatial and operational planning.
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Conduct MASS analysis (Material flow, Automation, Space, Staffing) to validate capacity, labour, throughput, and equipment fit.
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Interpret and analyse operational data to inform layout and system performance assumptions.
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Lead the technical review of solution designs produced by other Solution Designers, providing constructive feedback and support to ensure solution quality, consistency, and feasibility.
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Collaborate with vendors, technology partners, and internal stakeholders to develop technically and commercially viable solutions.
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Prepare customer-facing documentation including process flows, technical descriptions, high-level system specs, cost models, and proposal content.