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BEELINE

Solution Design represents technical expertise in market technologies, business process, and Beeline's offerings. During the sales process, Solution Design Engineers serve as the voice for various ...

Kiongroup

Solution Design Project Engineer

Wauwatosa, WI · On-site

$90K - $125K/yr

Dematic is hiring a motivated Solution Development Project Engineer to develop large-scale material ... Lead team members to build 3D models and proposal drawings, driving the design to concept freeze.

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As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for solution design in the United States is $70.17, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60.58 and $79.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a solution designer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Solution Designer, you need a solid background in systems analysis, business process modeling, and solution architecture, typically supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with technical tools such as UML modeling software, enterprise architecture frameworks (like TOGAF), and proficiency in various software platforms is essential. Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and stakeholder management are crucial soft skills that set top performers apart. These competencies ensure that solutions are technically sound, aligned with business goals, and effectively communicated to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

How does a solution design professional typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during a project?

Solution Design professionals play a key role in bridging the gap between technical teams, business stakeholders, and clients. They regularly participate in meetings with project managers, developers, and end users to gather requirements, clarify objectives, and ensure the proposed solution aligns with business goals. Effective communication and the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences are essential, as Solution Designers often facilitate workshops, create documentation, and provide guidance throughout the project lifecycle. This collaborative approach helps ensure successful solution delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.

What is solution design?

Solution design is the process of defining the best way to solve a particular business problem using technology, processes, and resources. It involves analyzing requirements, evaluating possible technologies, and creating a detailed plan that outlines how the solution will be implemented. Solution designers work closely with stakeholders to ensure the solution meets business needs and integrates effectively with existing systems. Their work is crucial in bridging the gap between business objectives and technical implementation.

What is the difference between Solution Design vs Business Analyst?

AspectSolution DesignBusiness Analyst
Primary FocusCreating technical solutions and architectureAnalyzing business needs and processes
Required SkillsTechnical knowledge, system architectureBusiness analysis, communication skills
Work EnvironmentIT teams, software development projectsBusiness units, project management
CertificationsTOGAF, UML, PMP (optional)CBAP, PMI-PBA

Solution Design focuses on developing technical solutions and system architecture, while Business Analysts analyze business needs and translate them into requirements. Both roles collaborate closely but serve different purposes within projects. Solution Design is more technical, whereas Business Analysts bridge the gap between business and IT.

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Infographic showing various Solution Design job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 88% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $145,963 per year, or $70.2 per hour.

Senior Manager of Solution Design

NFI Industries

Trenton, NJ • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

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6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

NFI Industries

Based on 159 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Company rating compared to similar companies: 7.1 out of 10

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The best things about working at NFI Industries

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    76% say their health insurance is affordable

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  • 72%

    72% say they have respectful managers

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  • 72%

    72% say their managers don’t change their shifts at short notice

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Featured by NFI Industries, based on 159 Breakroom Quiz responses from their frontline employees

Job description

Overview
This is a cross-functional team leader inside the Integrated Design & Solutions (IDS) team providing client 3PL solutions design for the North American market (all NFI lines of business) in parallel with business development, engineering, operations excellence, and the business operations team. Senior Manager, Solutions Design will be responsible for leading/facilitating the NFI solutions management process for incoming RFPs/RFQs they are assigned and leading cross-functional teams to design best-in-class integrated supply chain solutions incorporating distribution management, real estate, dedicated fleet transportation, non-asset based TM, brokerage services, intermodal, and NFI global and international forwarding services. This position will report to the Director, Solutions Design.
Responsibilities
  • Support the NFI new business development process thru leading and facilitating the NFI solutions management process and cycles in collaboration with BD/sales opportunity owners. Provide cross-functional program management of all assigned RFI/RFPs, facilitation of internal SM cycle and compliance associated with RFP response, client-facing consultancy support upfront in the sales cycle and during RFP engagement (pre-sales engagement), ensure stakeholder engagement during RFP cycle aligned to company requirements, and execute deal selection and qualification analysis.
  • Lead cross-functional RFP project teams to provide an integrated customer solution/pricing during RFP cycle windows. SM owns the solution RFP and serves as the single program manager and contact point for sales on solution development. Role will work with other NFI team resources and SMEs for needed deal pricing inputs and requirements: such as engineering resource modeling, design routing/fleet sizing for dedicated fleet, design warehouse layout/staffing/and process rates of flow, and pricing and finance analysis models for executive review. Additionally, creativity (innovation) is a critical element of the design output of this team. Create unique competitive advantage in our solutions based on our design standards, best practices, and technologies/services.
  • Position will own the quality/accuracy and timeliness of RFP and pricing response delivery to customers in collaboration with sales for an assigned RFP or client opportunity. This role will lead the cross-functional solution project teams for RFP responses (including operations, sales, engineering, finance, and HR). Critical element of the SM team responsibility will be leverage and use of approved NFI design and engineering standards, pre-defined product methods and solutions, and leverage of approved content and marketing standards.
  • Key leader in product development strategies ahead of RFP cycle to sell into a client growth strategy or vertical market using all NFI's integrated services capabilities and assets. Collaborate/lead with engineering, operations, and business development the proactive development and branding of NFI's products and services portfolio in alignment to company growth strategy. Become SME experts inside key market verticals (ie. CPG, retail, Ecommerce, Food)
  • Support the NFI innovation program. Lead and project manage innovation early adoption programs with key vendors, test pilots, and business case analysis for nex-gen services and technology inside the warehouse and supply chain. Integrate innovation into future solutions and design opportunities to create strategic advantage.
  • Support sales with client-facing consultancy and pre-sales engagement ahead of RFPs. Attend site visits, customer workshops, and lead and facilitate client engagement to develop solution design and architecture. Support the lifecycle of the RFP with business development (all stages). Lead client presentations during the RFP cycle.
  • Solutions Manager will remain with a RFP for the lifecycle of the opportunity (from bid proposal and RFP stage thru implementation go-live steady state). Solutions Manager will lead and own customer change management and requirements during the bid proposal cycle. Once business is award SM will lead and facilitate solution handover to project management and remain with the project for the lifecycle to steady state as a member of the project team.
  • Partner with engineering and operational excellence teams to drive existing operations CIP and yield improvement projects: VSM/Kaizen events, and other strategic client engagements.
  • Role will serve as IDS community of practice mentor to develop team resources and support their career/skill set development and progression (be the champion to develop engineers, analysts, and solutions managers and support their career advancement). Create cross-functional alignment with operations, IT, and solutions to support the greater logistics BU.
  • Lead R&D, and industry analysis. Be a leader engaging the industry in conferences, boards, and university forums.

Qualifications
  • BS degree (Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, or Business) is required. Industrial Engineering degree preferred
  • 10-15 years of professional work experience including minimum of 3 years direct 3PL experience
  • Minimum of 3 years in industrial engineering and/or logistics engineering design capacity
  • Minimum 1 year in like/similar Solutions Manager role inside a 3PL organization (RFP proposal support)
  • 2 years of project management experience inside logistics and/or supply chain. 2 years of direct report staff leadership
  • Direct leadership and experience in 3PL services implementation
  • Expert business / financial acumen; experience with 3PL commercials and contract standards
  • Warehousing design expert and dedicated fleet design expert. Pricing experience in 3PL.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading client-facing consultancy and engagement; expertise in team workshop facilitation
  • Advanced experience with IT Supply Chain solutions: WMS, TMS, ERP, B2B Integration/APIs, IT infrastructure
  • Experience and comfort level working with large amounts of customer data (advanced statistics/analytics skills a plus)
  • Vertical market SME inside CPG, retail, Fashion/Apparel, Automotive
  • Travel: 50% (based on needs of the business and project-client engagement)

Preferred:
  • Master's degree / MBA is a plus.
  • APICS CPIM and/or CSCP. Manufacturing experience and credentials.
  • Lean Six Sigma greenbelt or higher credentials. Operational excellence leader.
  • PMP certification and/or direct 3PL operations implementation experience
  • Top 25 Global 3PL professional experience preferred / Fortune 500 company experience
  • Experience with non-asset based transportation management (SP&E, carrier mgmt, engineering, FBAP, procurement)
  • Business management consulting experience and/or 3PL sales/business development experience
  • Experience with IT development: SQL developer, API/EDI development, Adv MS Access developer
  • Ecommerce experience (operations, design, and industry). Automation, mechanization, and WCS
  • Experience leading comprehensive network design study and models working with tools such as i2, Llamasoft, or CAST.
  • Experience with global air FF, ocean NVO, intermodal, domestic brokerage, FTZ, cross-border, and int'l supply chain
  • Experience with warehousing, network, or transportation simulation tools and technologies

Other:
This is a client-facing position responsible for leading cross-functional teams in support of new business growth. Demonstrated communication skills, program management/project management skills, and team facilitation skills are required. Experience facilitating workshops, team projects, and client consulting engagements is critical. Position location is open and flexible to remote home office. Preferred: Cherry Hill, NJ / Dallas,TX / Ontario, CA / Chicago, IL. Dallas, Chino, Chicago, Camden TX
We are excited to share that the base salary range for this position is $114,254.00-160,000.00 , based on the national average for the position. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, targeted at 15%. NFI takes into consideration applicants' qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location when determining a starting rate of pay.
Employees are also eligible for a robust benefit program, which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Paid Parental Leave, among other benefit plan options.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
LA County Applicants: The Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
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  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • 401k plan (up to 3% NFI match, immediate vesting)

  • Life Insurance

  • PTO

  • Parental leave (dependant on state)

  • Wellness program

  • Pharmacy/Rx Plans

  • Short & Long Term Disability Insurance

  • Commuter Benefits

  • Military Leave Policy

  • Referral bonus

  • Employee Discount Programs

  • Training and development opportunities

  • Employee Resource Groups

What to expect from working at NFI Industries

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About NFI Industries, in their own words

From NFI Industries

At NFI, employees are encouraged to bring their full selves to work. As one of the largest thrid-party logistics providers in North America, we offer a wide range of career paths. Whether you're behind the wheel of one of our trucks, preparing items for shipments in our facilities, or supporting the field teams from our corporate office, you can find your fit at NFI.

Our purpose, vision, and values reflect who we are. They drive us to empower employees, embrace innovation, and deliver to our customers.

PURPOSE:

We deliver logistics solutions for our customers that transform the way business gets done.

VISION:

We will be the leading end-to-end 3PL in North America by empowering employees, embracing innovation, and delivering an unparalleled commitment to customers.

VALUES:

Family, Integrity, Safety, Customers, Teamwork, Social Responsibility

Diversity and inclusion statement

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We continuously strive to create a workplace where all people are valued and respected, have equal access to opportunities, and are encouraged to expand their potential regardless of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other diverse backgrounds. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is critical to our business success as it provides our employees with unique collaboration opportunities in a more innovative and engaged environment.


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About NFI Industries

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NFI Industries, based in Camden, NJ, US, is a globally renowned 3rd party supply chain solutions provider. Rooted in the transportation industry since its founding in 1932, the company has expanded its offerings to include areas such as distribution, logistics, real estate, and global services. NFI underscores its mission which is to provide outstanding supply chain solutions by involving their customers, employees and business partners that enable their growth and profitability. Among the many notable achievements of the company, the consistent recognition in Inbound Logistics’ Top 3PL lists and SmartWay Excellence Awards clearly underlines their prominence in the industry.

Industry

Transportation and warehousing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Camden, NJ, US

Year founded

1932

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