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Req ID: RC740808

E57G0: Industrial Engineer (ID)

Professional
  • Company: Federal Express Corporation EU
  • Category: Professional
  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Worker Sub-Type: Regular
  • Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
  • Posting End Date: 2025-07-01T00:00:00+00:00
  • Remote: No
  • Location: Rua Lionesa, Leça do Balio, Porto 4465-671, Portugal

Description

Industrial Engineer, Field Planning & Engineering

To support Station / Hub / Gateway operations on site, analyzing and developing improvement initiatives. Acts as a technical expert on complex and specialist subjects. Supports management with the analysis, interpretation and application of complex information, contributing to the achievement of divisional and corporate goals. Supports or leads projects by applying area of expertise.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team FedEx as an Industrial Engineer.

Who we are:
FedEx is the largest express transportation company in the world, connecting more than 220 countries and territories. We work every moment to deliver the most important package of someone’s day. Our team of passionate people know their day-to-day work is invaluable in delivering outstanding experience to our customers. 530,000 team members strong, we are as diverse as the world we serve. We love what we do, and we do it well. Our reach is big, and so are our dreams. Join us and let's write our next chapter together.


What you will be doing:

  • Prepare and monitor short term and long range plans regarding expansion procedures, staffing, equipment, vehicles and products at the operations. 

  • Assist in providing technical training to personnel in workshops, seminars and on-the-job training session in such areas as operations, manning, contingency planning, productivity, cost effectiveness and manpower scheduling. 

  • Monitor productivity, service and cost performance in all areas of operations and assists personnel in implementing required changes. 

  • Maintain communication between operations and corporate departments to provide technical expertise relating to facility requests, including lease termination, new location, five-year planning, equipment justification, layout, vehicle planning and cost justification. 

  • Assist in studies designed to implement sound, innovative engineering concepts into operations and thus produce benefits for FedEx and our customers. 

  • Prepare management information systems to aid in the control and development of the operations goals. 

  • Participate in special staff support projects. 

  • Ensure that operating plans comply with safety and legal standards. 



What do you bring with you:

  • Degree or professional qualification in Industrial Engineering or quantitative discipline 

  • Excellent command of English both written and spoken 

  • Desirable additional knowledge on: Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain or logistics 

  • At least two years of experience working as operation engineer into manufacturing or services areas, supporting operations areas, positions like Quality Engineer, Operations Engineer, Process Engineer or continuous improvement engineers should cover this experience 

  • Implementation and managing of KPI, such as productivity and efficiency 

  • Developing Procedures and operative manuals 

  • Mapping and analyzing process 

  • Prepare and present reports 

  • Performing cost and benefit analysis 

  • Training people, operative and administrative 

  • Experienced on time and movements analysis, line balancing or routes calculation 

  • Leading root cause analysis initiatives.  Use of analysis tools like Pareto, Ishikawa, Trend analysis, etc. 

  • High excel skills; Formulas, Dynamic Charts, Macros, SQL 


What do we offer:

  • Attractive compensation package

  • Training to get you started and on-the-job learning opportunities

  • Extensive learning resources to further develop your skills and knowledge

  • Tuition Assistance Program (*applicable for FedEx positions with a permanent contract)

  • Employee Assistance Program for you and your family in difficult life situations

  • Employee reduced-rate shipping

  • Great career opportunities

  • FedEx is one of the worlds most admired companies and trusted brands year after year


Bring your ideas, individuality, and dreams to our global community. Feel good about where you work. Choose your career path - we’re ready to invest in your development. Join team FedEx.



FedEx was built on a philosophy that puts people first, one we take seriously. We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce in which we provide growth opportunities for all

Our Company

FedEx is one of the world's largest express transportation companies and has consistently been selected as one of the top 10 World’s Most Admired Companies by "Fortune" magazine. Every day FedEx delivers for its customers with transportation and business solutions, serving more than 220 countries and territories around the globe. We can serve this global network due to our outstanding team of FedEx team members, who are tasked with making every FedEx experience outstanding.

Our Philosophy

The People-Service-Profit philosophy (P-S-P) describes the principles that govern every FedEx decision, policy or activity. FedEx takes care of our people; they, in turn, deliver the impeccable service demanded by our customers, who reward us with the profitability necessary to secure our future. The essential element in making the People-Service-Profit philosophy such a positive force for the company is where we close the circle, and return these profits back into the business, and invest back in our people. Our success in the industry is attributed to our people. Through our P-S-P philosophy, we have a work environment that encourages team members to be innovative in delivering the highest possible quality of service to our customers. We care for their well-being, and value their contributions to the company.

Our Culture

Our culture is important for many reasons, and we intentionally bring it to life through our behaviors, actions and activities in every part of the world. The FedEx culture and values have been a cornerstone of our success and growth since we began in the early 1970’s. While other companies can copy our systems, infrastructure and processes, our culture makes us unique and is often a differentiating factor as we compete and grow in today’s global marketplace.

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