Solution Design Engineer II

Franklin, 15 Freedom Way, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States of America

Posted Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Barrett Distribution Centers is a leader in providing customized third-party logistics, omni-channel distribution, and direct-to-consumer fulfillment services for customers in a variety of industries. We are – more than anything else – a trusted consultant to our customers, working tirelessly to find solutions to their business challenges.

We’re always on the lookout for smart, hard-working, and skilled top performers who are interested in joining a fantastic team within a fast-growing company.

If you’re great at what you do, passionate about doing it, and looking for a new home that rewards excellent work, effort, and collaboration, Barrett is the place for you!

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Opportunities for advancement – we love to promote from within!
• Ongoing training and leadership development
• Profit‑sharing program – all employees benefit when the company succeeds!
• Competitive compensation
• 401K savings plan with company match
• PTO
• A second‑to‑none culture where you’ll be treated like family and allowed to excel

• Always Better
• Utmost Integrity
• Dedication to the Customer
• I am an Owner
• Open and Honest Communication

You’ll be responsible for knowing and acting in accordance with Barrett’s vision to WOW our customers, partners, and fellow employees with every interaction.

The Solution Design Engineer II, reporting to the Director of Industrial Engineering and Solution Design, is responsible for leading the design of innovative, scalable, and cost‑effective operational solutions for both new and existing customers. This role operates with a high degree of independence and serves as a key technical partner to sales, operations, and customers to ensure alignment between customer requirements and Barrett Distribution Centers’ strategic and operational objectives.

The Solution Design Engineer II owns the end‑to‑end development of high‑quality solutions, delivering optimized processes, facility layouts, labor strategies, and integrated systems that drive efficiency, service excellence, and long‑term operational performance.

This position works Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM–5:30 PM.

The compensation range for this position is $94,000–$107,000, depending on experience.

• Solution Development:
  Lead the design of end‑to‑end operational solutions for new business opportunities, including facility layout, material handling equipment selection, labor planning, and integrated technology solutions tailored to customer requirements.
• Customer Engagement:
  Collaborate directly with customers to assess business needs, operational constraints, and service expectations; translate requirements into comprehensive, actionable design specifications and operating concepts.
• Data Analysis & Modeling:
  Perform advanced data analysis and modeling to define throughput, storage capacity, labor requirements, and scalability; develop and validate custom models and simulations to support solution decisions.
• Proposal Support:
  Own solution narratives, detailed cost models, and ROI analyses for RFP responses and new business proposals; present and defend solutions to internal leadership and customers.
• Technology Integration:
  Recommend, design, and evaluate automation technologies, systems integrations, and process flows to optimize operational performance, cost, and service levels.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Lead cross‑functional solution development efforts with sales, operations, engineering, IT, and project management to ensure solutions are operationally feasible and implementation‑ready.
• Documentation & Communication:
  Produce detailed design documentation, CAD layouts, and executive‑level presentations that clearly communicate solution value, assumptions, risks, and benefits.
• Industry Best Practices:
  Leverage industry‑leading technologies, automation solutions, and best practices; contribute to continuous improvement of solution design standards.
• Mentor and provide technical…