Job Summary:
ON HISTORY AND CULTURE Fortune 500 experience. Career development. Nation-wide opportunities. We are J.B. Hunt. Whether you have a passion for operations, sales, engineering, or information technology, we can jump start your career! We will help you find the right team to maximize your potential. J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is well established in the transportation logistics industry. From our humble beginnings in 1961, with only five tractors and seven refrigerated trailers, we have evolved into one of the largest transportation logistics companies in North America. We provide safe and reliable transportation services throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. Our four business segments (Intermodal, Dedicated Contract Services, Truckload, and Integrated Capacity Solutions) allow us to provide customized freight solutions for customers big and small. We are proud to have been named one of America’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune Magazine. Our corporate culture promotes a small company atmosphere where your work is valued for its measurable impact on global logistics and our company’s success. We are a results-oriented company that focuses on our employees’ personal and professional development. Our strength lies in our people who empower each other to build a unified work family. Our solutions are your opportunities. What’s your next move? Under direct supervision, the position is responsible for utilizing problem solving and quantitative methods to provide engineering solutions in various areas of the organization through well-defined projects while participating in a rotational program.
Job Description:
ON THE JOB: ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
J.B. Hunt’s culture is focused on maximizing your growth and potential. As such, an 18-month rotational program (3 rotations with duration of 6 months each) has been designed to provide young engineers with the opportunity to contribute to J.B. Hunt’s success by working among in several functions within J.B. Hunt’s Engineering & Technology organization. Opportunities include roles in:
o Supply Chain Network Design
o Data Science
o Sales Engineering
o Process Improvement
o Optimization
o Project Management
o Applications Development … And much more!
These roles span across all JBHT business units and provide exposure to executive leadership resident to corporate offices in Lowell, AR. As part of the Engineering & Technology Development Program (ETDP), you will be responsible for improving the productivity, quality, performance, and profitability of the company’s operations and service offerings by applying engineering methods and analysis to a variety of business opportunities and problems. You will utilize technology, programming skills and quantitative methods to design integral supply chain solutions focused on ensuring J.B. Hunt’s continued industry-leading role.
Rotational program participants are provided with targeted training classes, mentoring, cross-functional team experiences, and a cohort of like-minded engineers starting their career in the ever-evolving transportation industry. J.B. Hunt’s culture of community involvement is put into action through a variety of cohort-led community service projects throughout Northwest Arkansas. Upon completion of this program, you will be well-positioned to select the job profile for a role that best fits your strengths, interests, and career aspirations, all while satisfying business needs and strategy.
ON YOUR RESUME: JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Operations, Research, Computer Science or a related field is required (3.0 GPA minimum)
- The ability to use and apply advanced mathematical concepts such as statistics, linear programming, simulation, and predictive modeling/forecasting techniques is a plus.
- Successful candidates will have a solid working knowledge of relational databases, computer programming, data visualization tools, structured query language and Microsoft Office Suite tools.
- Successful candidates will also possess a record of academic focus, leadership and service experience combined with demonstrated interpersonal and teamwork skills.
ON THE MAP: NORTHWEST ARKANSAS
Artsy, historic, vibrant, authentic. Four counties, 10 cities, dozens of attractions. Enjoy the perfect mix of big-city fun and small-town charm. Explore our distinctive downtown areas, the great outdoors, world-class art and more. Expect the unexpected in “Naturally Fun” Northwest Arkansas!
- U.S. News has named Northwest Arkansas among the country’s top five “Best Places to Live” list for five consecutive years
- Realtor.com recognized Northwest Arkansas as the seventh “Best City to Launch a Career” in 2017
- Visit www.nwacouncil.org and www.findingnwa.com for more information!
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelors: Management Information Systems (Required), Bachelors: Industrial Engineering (Required), Bachelors: Mathematics (Required), Bachelors: Statistics (Required)
Job Opening ID:
00405247 Engineering & Technology Development Program (Open)
00405247 Engineering & Technology Development Program (Open)
“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements 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.”
