Material Flow Engineer
Core
Design and implement end-to-end material-flow systems to move parts from dock to point of fit, integrating people, process, equipment, facilities, and automation for manufacturing production.
Role type
Senior IC material flow engineer
Builds
Plant-executable material-flow systems, floor layouts, and logistics operating areas for automotive manufacturing
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Industrial engineering
Required skills
Material flow strategy, Plan for Every Part (PFEP) data, Cycle Line Layout (CLL) development, AutoCAD, material-handling equipment design, labor analysis, inventory strategies, traffic and safety analysis, capacity simulation
Preferred skills
Automotive manufacturing experience, Value Stream Mapping, Lean material flow, material-handling automation (AGVs, AMRs, ASRS), Power BI, capital requirements development
Technologies
AutoCAD, Power BI, simulation tools
Responsibilities
Develop end-to-end material-flow strategies from receiving docks through production point of fit; Design marketplaces, sequencing areas, line-side storage, and material routes; Analyze pedestrian and material-handling traffic, congestion, and ergonomic risks; Lead material-flow deliverables through program milestones and plant operational handoff; Drive continuous improvement by reducing material touches, travel distance, and inventory.
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC