Forward Planning Engineer

Contechs; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury automotive OEM seeks a Forward Planning Engineer to join its team in Solihull. The role involves developing logistics projects, supporting warehousing solutions, and requires a background in manufacturing logistics. This position offers the chance to contribute to pivotal logistics improvements in a leading automotive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Manufacturing Logistics and Logistic Engineering.
• Strong analytical skills and data modelling experience.
• Ability to create layouts in CAD for logistics.

Responsibilities

• Develop logistics projects from Pre-KO to Production.
• Analyze data to identify process waste and propose solutions.
• Support development of warehousing and logistics solutions.

Skills

Manufacturing Logistics

Logistic Engineering Solutions

Data Analysis

CAD Layout Design

Job description

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About the company

I am currently recruiting on behalf of a Luxury Automotive OEM, based in Solihull, who are seeking a Forward Planning Engineer to join their team

Job Description

As Forward Planning Engineer, your main responsibilities are:

• Develop logistics projects in line with the Clients' project life cycle from Pre-KO through to Production.
• In-plant logistics processes, lineside delivery methods, storage media, kitting strategies, goods to person and automated delivery systems.
• Undertake requirements gathering, data modelling, solution and layout designs in CAD right through to delivery and final project completion.
• Support development of warehousing and logistics solutions to drive towards benchmark CPU/HPU performance.
• Data analysis identifying process waste and proposing solutions.

Qualifications / Skills needed

• Previous experience and background in Manufacturing Logistics.
• Broad knowledge of logistic engineering solutions, processes, systems and equipment and latest market trends.
• In-plant logistics processes, lineside delivery methods, storage media, kitting strategies and goods to person and automated delivery systems.
• Ability to create logistics warehouse and lineside layouts in CAD.
• Strong analytical skills, data modelling, maintenance and statistical ability.

Why work through Contechs?

Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.

How to Apply

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Information Technology, and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing

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