Material Flow Engineer

Role: Material Flow Engineer Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Onsite) Key Responsibilities (High Level): End-to-end warehouse and material flow design Buffer analysis and planning Material handling equipment evaluation and procurement Cart design and procurement Lineside and finished goods buffer planning Aisle sizing and optimization Essentially, candidate should be able to take ownership of the complete warehouse design and material flow operations. What You’ll Bring Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering (or a related technical field). 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, automation, or material handling engineering within high-volume or logistics environments. Proven expertise in AGV, AMR, AGC, VRC, conveyors, robotics, and ASRS design, integration, and commissioning. Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and factory simulation/flow modeling tools such as FlexSim or equivalent. Knowledge of simulation and digital twin tools (FlexSim or equivalent) for flow analysis and predictive optimization. Demonstrated ability to lead projects end-to-end — from concept and design through installation, commissioning, and production readiness. Skilled in program management, including scope, schedule, budget control, and vendor coordination across complex manufacturing projects. Solid understanding of controls integration (PLC/MES/WMS) and industrial safety standards (ANSI/ISO/IEC). Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, PFEP (Plan for Every Part), Just-in-Time (JIT), and continuous improvement methodologies. Proven ability to interpret and act on manufacturing KPIs (OEE, throughput, yield, downtime) to drive measurable efficiency gains. Exceptional analytical, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to align cross-functional teams toward common goals. Preferred Qualifications Proficiency in data analytics and visualization tools such as Python, SQL, Power BI, or Tableau for equipment performance monitoring and reporting. Exposure to IoT-enabled automation systems for real-time equipment monitoring and performance tracking. Strong problem-solving mindset and continuous improvement orientation. Demonstrated project management experience including budgeting, scheduling, and vendor collaboration. Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean Manufacturing certification. Experience in battery manufacturing, energy storage, or other high-tech manufacturing environments

View the full posting and apply