Associate Engineer - Project Engineer

Essential Functions

• Assist in developing and implementing operating plans, conducting studies, preparing data, and developing models and analytical tools for engineers and operations.
• Assist in transforming business processes and operational tools to enable global excellence.
• Prepare short and long‑range plans, expansion, regulatory, and manpower needs.
• Gather, organize, and ensure the accuracy of data for operating plans and engineering analysis.
• Work with management to ensure suppliers and hired professional services comply with policies, procedures, and governing authorities.
• Ensure all documentation complies with Fed Ex requirements and processes.
• Assist in improving productivity, service, and cost performance in operations.
• Support special study teams established to investigate and implement projects related to productivity and performance.
• Assist in engineering projects and studies at the direction of engineering management.
• Conduct research, evaluation, and recommendations of emerging technologies, business techniques, philosophies, and methodologies.
• Assist in activities related to projects and studies in support, including project plans, communication plans, and project status to stakeholders.
• Plan and organize task assignments, priorities, schedules, and activities for initiatives as required by the size, complexity, and urgency.
• Assist with requirement specifications, solution design, system development and testing, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assist in studies designed to implement sound, innovative engineering concepts into operations, systems, and customer solutions to produce benefits for the company and its customers.
• Assist in the evaluation of capital and expense planning.
• Provide input for annual and long‑range budget processes, project and/or operational budgets based on recommendations for cost savings.
• Assist in the collection, analysis, and reporting of financial and operational indicators for corporate or department initiatives.
• Assist with the preparation of business justifications in support of the funding approval process.
• Provide support for technical training to personnel through workshops, seminars, on‑job training sessions, and one‑on‑one sessions in areas such as operations, manning, contingency planning, productivity, and cost‑effectiveness.
• Establish communications between operations and corporate departments to provide technical and local expertise related to corporate or department initiatives and operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This is a hybrid position located in Memphis, TN. Candidates must live within 50 miles of the campus location. Employees will be required to work at the Fed Ex campus located several times per week.

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or a related field required.

None required.

• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong systems and computer skills.
• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Knowledge to develop models and tools.
• Ability to create short and long‑term plans, including operational plans.
• Ability to work with large amounts of data and cleanse for accurate analysis.

None specified.

Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Vets/Disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact