Jobs at Ea in United Kingdom

Ready to take your Solutions Design or Logistics Engineering career to the next level?

• Want to own the development and delivery of innovative engineering strategies that shape operations across a global network?
• Excited by automation, conveyors and robotics - and the opportunity to lead projects that bring them to life?
• Looking to join a high-performing team of industry experts where your ideas truly matter?

My client is a leading global logistics provider, driving transformation and expansion across their network. With bold growth ambitions and a focus on diversifying their customer base, they are reshaping how supply chains operate.

The Solutions Engineering Lead role will be based in Coventry but will have ownership of 5 sites globally.

This Solutions Engineering Manager role is designed to elevate engineering capability across a major global logistics account.

You'll partner closely with operational teams to deliver high-impact, high-capex solutions - driving process standardisation, operational excellence and innovation across the region.

In this role you'll work at the heart of the customer relationship, collaborating with internal support functions, site teams, key account leaders and senior stakeholders around the world.

You'll be a critical link during contract renewals and major project delivery - supporting engineering execution, embedding global standards and ensuring best-practice infrastructure is deployed for some of the organisation's largest clients.

Your remit will also include supporting site engineering for new facilities and expansion programmes, as well as managing engineering-focused client communication and alignment.

Experience working with large-scale global accounts or high-tech fulfilment environments will be highly valued for success in this role.

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in solutions / industrial engineering within contract logistics, retail or FMCG logistics.
• Strong track record of process improvement, designing layouts that reduce errors, improve efficiency, and lower operational costs.
• Proven experience in project and site implementations, working closely with operational teams to ensure seamless delivery.
• Hands‑on experience with logistics automation systems, including conveyors, robotics, packaging, and warehouse management technologies.
• Expertise in Lean, Time & Motion Studies, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Skilled in conceptualising and designing scalable, re‑deployable engineering solutions across multiple sites.
• Experience in collaborating with IT and operational teams to implement standardised digital and automation solutions.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex engineering and operational challenges and provide practical, cost‑effective solutions.
• Strong communication skills, capable of presenting technical solutions to internal and external stakeholders.

£85,000 - £95,000 + competitive benefits package.

Must be within commutable distance to the Coventry site, with an expectation of international travel to support global operations and projects.

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.