Routing Engineer

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Positions available: 2 positions – one onsite in Coppell, TX or Irving, TX; one fully remote (nationwide).

Monday – Friday, 2:00 am – 10:00 am CST.

This position supports the Ryder Continuous Improvement culture by performing daily route planning and optimization for dedicated customers across the Ryder network. The Engineer will process orders from customers utilizing automated processes and leveraging routing software to produce optimal route plans for execution by the Ryder operating team in a timely manner. This position will interface with operating teams in various parts of the country and includes collaboration with counterparts within the engineering team.

The Engineer will be expected to complete continuous improvement projects to support the CI initiatives of the broader team and learn engineering methodologies through mentorship with other team members. Continuous improvement activities beyond daily routing should account for 15% to 25% of the Engineer's time. This position reports to the Lead Engineer, CI Manager, or Sr. CI Manager and is closely aligned with Operations management.

• Dedicated resource performing daily route planning for operating teams, leveraging automated processes and using transportation modeling software.
• Monitor electronic processing of order files from customers and processing of completed routes back to DTS operating teams.
• Produce optimal, executable, multi‑stop dedicated routes based on pre‑determined parameters and customer orders provided within a defined period of time.
• Responsible for route planning for multiple sessions per day for multiple locations for 1 or more customers, typically taking 1 to 2 hours each session.
• Develop competency in a wide range of engineering methods, Lean tools, and quality standards in the use and implementation of CI and Lean principles. Applies engineering methodologies/tools such as product slotting, studying labor standards (time studies), optimization of flow, data profiling and analysis, and resource modeling to improve transportation operations.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Effective interpersonal skills, change implementation skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team, self‑driven to excel in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to manage CI projects from beginning to sustained results.
• Capable of multi‑tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain Management (or related discipline).
• 2 years or more in related work experience in the Transportation or Supply Chain Industry.
• 0 to 1 year in Transportation Experience (Transportation Management, Dedicated, FTL, LTL).
• Microsoft Office Suite skills with emphasis on Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio – intermediate level.
• Knowledgeable of data visualization (Power
  
  BI, Tableau, etc.) and database programming (SQL, DAX, etc.) – beginner level, preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Lean core tools/processes (e.g., 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, problem solving) – beginner level, preferred.

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Engineering

Position may be eligible for an annual bonus, commission, and/or long‑term incentive plan based on level and/or type.

Pay Type:

Salaried

Minimum Pay Range: $70,000

Maximum Pay Range: $75,000

Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits to full‑time positions, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options; paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family, and parental leave; and a tax‑advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

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Ryder 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.

Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a  email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as Whats App or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through  Should you have any questions regarding the application process or to verify the legitimacy of an interview or Ryder representative, please contact Ryder at  or 800‑793‑3754.