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SummaryThe Principal Engineer is responsible for analysis and utilization of continuous improvement tools to design Supply Chain Solutions for current and future operations. Provides coaching/mentorship to other engineers. Provides regular and proactive communications to customers and Ryder Management.Essential FunctionsActively support the sales process and create high quality solutions and designs.Collects data and performs statistical analysis.Apply company methodologies and tools to design distribution and/or transportation operations.Conduct Inventory and/or Supply Chain analyses and recommend alternative strategies.Provide proposal and presentation support and creation for new business development.Effectively interact with customers, Sales, and Operations to create value propositions.Leads, coaches, and mentors other engineers.Independently identify process gaps, make recommendations and implement process improvement.Establish and implement performance measures.Confer with the Engineering and Operations Managers to implement efficient and competitive solutions;Manage multiple projects of small and medium size.Apply Lean Six Sigma (LSS) and Statistical Process Controls (SPC) tools. Map and document processes.Additional ResponsibilitiesPerforms other duties as assigned.Skills and AbilitiesExcellent interpretation of complex statistical data.Judgment in developing methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.Ability to perform assignments with instruction limited to results expected.Ability to influence on the overall objectives and long range goals of the organization.Ability to act independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignment and may supervise activities of lower level staff.QualificationsBachelor's degree required in engineering, business or supply chain or a combination of other education and experience.Master's degree preferred in industrial engineering or MBA.Six (6) years or more relevant work experience required.Certified Six Sigma Green Belt.American Production Inventory Control Society (APICS) certificationTravel20-30%DOT RegulatedNoJob CategoryEngineeringCompensation InformationThe compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:Pay TypeSalariedMinimum Pay Range125000Maximum Pay Range135000Benefits InformationRyder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.Important NoteSome positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.Equal Opportunity StatementRyder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.#J-18808-Ljbffr