Lead Material Flow Engineer

• Lead the development of optimal Internal Logistics network for new Product Introduction and continuous Improvement projects for following material delivery strategies.
• Perform long lead or front end engineering for logistics processes which includes estimating automation, surface area, docks and equipment requirements.
• Support program team with special studies for cost justification.
• Present the station readiness plan to steering committee and to the customer.
• Present the logistics and station design to the core launch team which will include product, engineering, industrial engineering and operational team members.
• Lead simulation and bottleneck analysis to identify improvement opportunities and eliminate constraints.
• Provide direction to Station Design, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality teams to implement design and process improvements.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement (Kaizen) workshops and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Track and report launch metrics including cycle time adherence, first-time quality, downtime, and throughput performance.
• Support pilot builds, tool tryouts, and process validation during pre-production phases.

Qualifications

·         Bachelor’s degree in industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related discipline) or relevant work experience in logistics engineering for high volume manufacturing companies.

·         5 years of experience in an automotive manufacturing or assembly environment.

·         Proficiency in using AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel for line layouts and analysis.

·         Experience with warehousing and material delivery strategies including automation and AMR

·         Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

·         Experience supporting vehicle launch, retooling, or model change programs.

·         Experience with external logistics methodologies.

·         Working knowledge of throughput simulation and material flow optimization.

Why Join Us

·         Be part of new vehicle program launches shaping the future of manufacturing industry.

·         Collaborate with global engineering experts in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

·         Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities.