Advanced Engineering Specialist – Logistics

Metalsa; Monterrey; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Metalsa, a global automotive leader, seeks an Advanced Engineering Specialist – Logistics Innovation to drive future-state logistics concepts and validate innovative technologies across Operations, Logistics, and Manufacturing Engineering in Monterrey, Mexico.

You will build business cases, benchmark AMRs/AGVs/WMS and lead PoC pilots to improve efficiency and competitiveness in Frame 2.0 strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Supply Chain Engineering, or related field.
• Master’s degree or training in Lean, Industry 4.0, Automation, or Logistics is a plus.
• Experience in developing and validating material flow and logistics solutions from concept through validation.
• Knowledge of logistics automation technologies including AGVs, AMRs, WMS, and material handling systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate logistics automation, advanced material handling technologies, and innovative material flow concepts.
• Develop future-state logistics and material flow solutions focused on safety, productivity, flexibility, and scalability.
• Build business cases including CAPEX, OPEX, ROI, productivity, labor reduction, inventory, and operational benefits.
• Scout and benchmark emerging technologies such as AMRs, AGVs, autonomous material handling, WMS, and automated delivery systems.
• Lead proof-of-concept and pilot validation activities with clear success criteria and business-case assumptions.
• Collaborate with Operations, Logistics, Advanced Manufacturing, suppliers, and technology partners to validate and deploy new solutions.

Skills

Industrial engineering

Manufacturing logistics

Automation

Supply chain

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing/Mechatronics/Supply Chain Engineering

Master’s degree or Lean/Industry 4.0/Automation/Logistics training (plus)

Tools

AGVs

AMRs

WMS

Material handling systems

Job description

At Metalsa, we are a global company with 65+ years of experience in the automotive industry. We manufacture safe and sustainable products for people around the world.

We are working for a better future where we enrich communities every day by being committed to people, innovation and our planet.

About the Role

We are seeking an Advanced Engineering Specialist – Logistics Innovation to identify, evaluate, and validate innovative logistics technologies and material flow solutions that improve operational efficiency, reduce indirect labor, and strengthen manufacturing competitiveness.

This role will work across Operations, Logistics, Manufacturing Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing, and external technology partners to develop future-state logistics concepts and build capabilities aligned with Metalsa’s Frame 2.0 strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate logistics automation, advanced material handling technologies, and innovative material flow concepts.
• Develop future-state logistics and material flow solutions focused on safety, productivity, flexibility, and scalability.
• Build business cases considering CAPEX, OPEX, ROI, productivity, labor reduction, inventory, and operational benefits.
• Scout and benchmark emerging technologies, including AMRs, AGVs, autonomous material handling, WMS, and automated delivery systems.
• Lead proof-of-concept and pilot validation activities, defining success criteria and business case assumptions.
• Collaborate with Operations, Logistics, Advanced Manufacturing, suppliers, and technology partners to validate and deploy new solutions.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Supply Chain Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Manufacturing Logistics, Material Handling, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Automation, or Warehouse Operations.
• Experience developing and improving material flow and logistics solutions from concept through validation.
• Knowledge of logistics automation technologies, including AGVs, AMRs, WMS, and material handling systems.
• Experience developing business cases, CAPEX evaluations, and investment justifications.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Engineering, Logistics, and equipment suppliers.
• Experience in automotive or heavy vehicle manufacturing is preferred.
• Master’s degree or training in Lean, Industry 4.0, Automation, or Logistics is a plus.