Material Flow Engineer

Job Title: Material Flow Engineer Job Description The Material Flow Engineer will optimize warehousing and material flow operations within a high-rate, data-driven supply chain and manufacturing environment on a defined-term contract. This role focuses on improving quality, reliability, speed, and asset utilization while supporting critical customer deployments and internal development timelines. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Business Operations to design, implement, and refine processes that keep production lines healthy, efficient, and ready to scale from development through full-rate production. Responsibilities Work across multiple programs from early development through full-rate production to scale best-in-class material flow and warehousing solutions aligned with the maturity of manufacturing processes. Proactively identify imbalances and bottlenecks caused by inventory processes, line layouts, parts shortages, staffing shortages, and other production constraints, and drive issues to resolution with appropriate stakeholders in Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality. Own the metrics, KPIs, and reporting that monitor production line health and efficiency, including cycle time, throughput rate, capacity, utilization, process non-conformities, and inventory accuracy. Conduct time studies of current and developing warehouse and operations processes to ensure efficiency and inform continuous improvement initiatives. Develop processes and workplans that optimize labor and material flow for highly variable demand across multiple sites and facilities. Translate tools, dashboards, and reports into clear, actionable tasks that improve the health and performance of warehouse operations across diverse processes and locations. Produce and maintain tools that increase the accuracy of work demand forecasting for new facilities and maturing processes using data-driven methods such as value stream mapping, process mapping, and line balancing techniques. Specify, procure, and implement material handling and storage equipment solutions by collaborating with vendors, writing RFPs, evaluating proposals, and managing suppliers through project completion. Identify storage and material handling needs, define equipment requirements, and oversee implementation to support efficient and reliable production and warehousing operations. Model production lines and run production scenarios using plant or process simulation software to evaluate capacity, flow, and potential improvements. Design and set up departments or factories using principles such as value stream mapping, continuous flow, one-piece flow, and ergonomic workstation design. Completely own value chains from start to finish, measure each step of the process, and create actionable tasks that lead to significant and sustainable business improvements. Present project results and recommendations to cross-functional teams, clearly relating data and analysis to proposed next steps and operational changes. Implement Lean Manufacturing principles that drive productivity and efficiency, including hands-on process improvements, operational analysis, and error-proofing (poka-yoke) solutions that minimize the need for large capital expenditures. Interact with SQL databases to store information and build custom queries for tracking production and inventory performance. Ramp up quickly with minimal onboarding, deliver measurable improvements within the contract period, and continuously push incremental improvements to the production floor and iterate toward world-class operations. Essential Skills Bachelors degree in engineering or a closely related technical field. At least 3 years of experience in a high-rate supply chain or manufacturing environment where complex mechanical and/or electrical assemblies are built with heavy data utilization. Hands-on experience in supply chain, logistics, and material f…

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