Careers at Linfox

At Linfox, our people drive smarter, safer, and more innovative supply chain solutions. As a Design Engineer in the Analytics and Design Services (ADS) team, you’ll lead the design and delivery of complex warehouse and automation solutions that enhance operational efficiency and future-proof our network.

Reporting to the Warehouse Solutions and Automation Manager, you will partner with business units, project teams, and external suppliers to develop scalable, safe, and sustainable warehousing designs. Your expertise will influence strategic investment decisions and operational improvements across Linfox.

If you’re passionate about warehouse innovation, automation, and design projects, this is your chance to shape the future of logistics infrastructure for one of Australia’s largest supply chains.

This role is open to candidates located in Essendon (VIC), or Oakdale (NSW).

Other duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead design and evaluation of warehouse and automation solutions aligned to business needs.
• Provide subject matter expertise in warehouse layout, materials handling, and automation technologies.
• Analyse storage, throughput, and handling efficiency to guide design decisions.
• Identify and assess emerging technologies to enhance performance.
• Collaborate across commercial, operations, IT, and property teams for practical, scalable solutions.
• Support business development activities including RFPs and project delivery.
• Champion Linfox’s Vision Zero safety strategy throughout design and delivery processes.

Are you the one?

We’re seeking a strategic, solutions-focused engineer with strong technical and commercial acumen. You’ll have proven experience in warehouse design and automation, with the ability to influence stakeholders and deliver high-impact projects.

The ideal candidate can demonstrate:

• Experience in warehouse and automation project design and delivery.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in engineering, logistics, or a related field.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Familiarity with project management frameworks such as PRINCE2.

Competencies:

• Analytical and commercial mindset
• Warehouse design and automation expertise
• Project leadership and delivery focus
• Clear and confident communication
• Collaborative and solutions-oriented
• Proficiency with design and analytics tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, Power BI, and Power Query will be highly regarded

Sounds like you? To apply for this position please follow the link on the careers section of the Lintranet and enter 760359 into keywords.

Further information.

Applications close on Friday 4^th of July 2025

At Linfox we are committed to your career development, and we encourage you to discuss your career aspirations with your manager. As a courtesy and recognising our values, you are required to inform your current manager of this application prior to attending a 1^st interview.

You will be required to meet Linfox's employment criteria which will include, but not be limited to, a criminal history check and full medical with a drug and alcohol test.