Engineering Associate - Seasonal

Engineering Associate Internship

NXTPoint Logistics provides a complete range of end-to-end supply chain solutions spanning from distribution, warehousing and fulfillment to managed logistics, transportation and final mile delivery. It leverages broad 3PL capabilities, market-leading technology and deep vertical industry expertise to help both large and small clients reach greater levels of efficiency, service and profitability. With over 30 owned facilities, more than 3.5 million square feet of warehouse space and an extensive partner network, NXTPoint Logistics offers the broad capabilities and reach of a large 3PL company while maintaining its commitment to being the most flexible and responsive provider in the industry.

This internship-style role is expected to last approximately 6 months as a seasonal position and will work approximately 30 hours per week (depending on business needs).

Summary

The Engineering Associate is an internship-style role focused on gathering, analyzing, and documenting current-state logistics and warehouse operations to support the planning, blueprinting, and layout design of a large combined facility. This role is critical in developing a comprehensive operational baseline that will inform future facility design decisions, including space allocation, flow paths, storage strategies, and functional adjacencies.

This position is designed for an early-career Industrial Engineering student who is interested in applying foundational engineering and analytical skills in a real-world logistics environment. The Engineering Associate will partner closely with solutions, operations leadership and project management to capture operational context, assess product and volume characteristics, and translate complex operational details into clear documentation and actionable insights.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Profile daily logistics processes including inbound receiving, outbound shipping, and internal material flow.
• Gather and analyze operational data from internal WMS systems and relevant SOWs such as volume trends, product dimensions, storage requirements, and handling characteristics.
• Create and maintain process documentation, workflow maps, and current state operational profiles.
• Conduct time studies, capacity assessments, and throughput analyses to support operational planning.
• Prepare reports, summaries, and visual materials that clearly communicate findings, trends, and operational considerations.
• Collaborate with solutions, operations leadership, and project management to ensure facility design inputs accurately reflect operational needs and future growth considerations, as well as ensuring data is provided in line with project development expectations.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience:

• Enrollment in a credited Industrial Engineering degree program at the time of hire (typically first or second year).
• Ability to commit to the duration of the assignment.
• Availability to work a committed schedule, with flexibility to adjust hours based on project timelines and milestones.
• Ability to work on-site within logistics and warehouse operations for observations and data collection.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Foundational knowledge of industrial engineering principles, including process analysis, systems thinking, and operational evaluation.
• Introductory understanding of logistics, warehousing, or supply chain operations through coursework or academic projects.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including data organization, formulas (e.g., IF statements, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP), pivot tables, and basic charting.
• Strong data analysis skills, with the ability to synthesize operational data into clear, usable inputs for facility planning and decision-making.
• Ability to quickly learn new systems, tools, and operational processes and understand how they interact within a broader logistics environment.
• High level of attention to detail, particularly when documenting operational assumptions, constraints, and dependencies.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical and operational information to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently with guidance, and meet evolving project timelines in a learning-focused environment.

Physical/Environmental Demands

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Activity Level:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, see clearly and talk or hear. Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.

Working Conditions:

Climate controlled office working environment. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Some facilities may cause exposure to warehouse working environment where loud noises are typical and exposure to varying weather temperatures may exist.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.