Industrial Engineer I – UPS – Burlington, ON

UPS, one of the world’s leading logistics companies and a Fortune Global 500 organization, is looking for an Industrial Engineer I to join their team in Burlington, Ontario. This is a full-time permanent position that puts you at the centre of continuous improvement initiatives across UPS Healthcare’s Canadian operations — a role with genuine scope and cross-functional impact.

If you’re the type of engineer who thrives on solving real operational problems, building business cases from data, and seeing your solutions through from idea to implementation, this role is built for you. You’ll collaborate with departments across the organization — from Operations and Solutions Engineering to Quality and Building & Systems Engineering — to drive process improvements that shape the future of warehouse and supply chain operations in Canada.

About the Role: Industrial Engineer I

As an Industrial Engineer I at UPS, your work will span everything from facility layout design using AutoCAD to developing Work Measurement standards, analyzing resource requirements, and identifying cost-saving opportunities across warehouse operations. You’ll lead planning and implementation of improvement initiatives that can affect individual clients, entire warehouse facilities, or the broader strategic direction of UPS Healthcare in Canada.

This role demands someone who can think strategically, communicate complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences, and champion change across cross-functional teams. You’ll need to be comfortable working with data, financial statements, and stakeholders at varying levels of technical fluency — all while keeping an eye on deadlines and business goals. Experience with lean or six sigma methodologies and warehouse distribution systems is considered a strong asset.

Benefits and Salary

The annual salary for this role ranges from $77,736.00 to $87,458.40 per year. UPS also offers a competitive compensation package that includes stock ownership, a stock purchase program, and ownership incentives. Employees receive a competitive pension plan, as well as a comprehensive benefits package covering vision, dental, and extended healthcare. There are also meaningful career development and progression opportunities across multiple business units and geographies, making this a strong long-term move for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

Day-to-day, you’ll be working at the intersection of data analysis, process design, and stakeholder collaboration. The Industrial Engineer I role at UPS is hands-on and project-driven — you’ll be expected to identify problems, build solutions, and lead implementations that create measurable results across Canadian warehouse and healthcare distribution operations.

• Lead Continuous Improvement projects aimed at increasing profitability and operational efficiency across facilities
• Identify and quantify cost savings, innovation opportunities, and process improvement initiatives
• Analyze operational data to determine optimal storage environments, facility layouts, and resource requirements based on volume and Work Measurement standards
• Utilize AutoCAD to design facility layouts, storage configurations, and processing area plans that maximize warehouse efficiency
• Develop Work Measurement (WMT) standards and use them to drive data-informed resource and material handling equipment (MHE) planning
• Perform financial analysis to build business cases, cost justifications, and requests for appropriation
• Analyze facility capacity and utilization trends to support future planning needs
• Identify and pilot new technologies to support UPS transformation goals and address operational inefficiencies
• Support and engage cross-functional teams including Operations, Solutions Engineering, Building & Systems Engineering, and Quality on special projects

Requirements / Skills

UPS is looking for a driven, analytically strong engineer who can work independently and bring others along on the journey. You’ll need to be comfortable both in the data and in the boardroom — capable of running complex analyses and then communicating findings clearly to stakeholders at all levels. Experience in logistics, supply chain, or healthcare warehouse operations is a definite advantage.

• Bachelor of Engineering degree from a Canadian accredited program or international equivalent; Management Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Systems Engineering preferred
• 2–3 years of work experience required, with logistics or supply chain industry experience preferred
• Advanced Excel capabilities including VBA, along with proficiency in the full MS Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio)
• Experience with 2D CAD software (AutoCAD LT) for facility and layout design
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills including the ability to analyze work methods, processes, and flows, and create estimates and forecasts
• Excellent communication skills — written and verbal — with the ability to present complex ideas to audiences of varying technical ability
• Working knowledge of project management fundamentals and an ability to manage multiple projects under pressure while meeting deadlines
• Familiarity with lean or six sigma methodologies, GMP, SQL, and healthcare or general warehouse distribution operations are considered strong assets

How to Apply

To apply, use the official link below to submit your application through the UPS careers portal. Make sure your resume is up to date and reflects relevant engineering experience before submitting.

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