Automation-Driven Material Flow Engineer (75% Travel)

Jabil; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance with

401K Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

Jabil, Inc. is seeking a Senior Material Flow Engineer to optimize material movement, storage, and presentation across manufacturing and distribution sites. The role emphasizes automation, lean practices, and collaboration with cross-functional teams, with estimated 75% travel across the United States.

The ideal candidate will design and implement efficient material flow systems, develop standard work, and lead site assessments to drive cost savings and performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 5+ years in material flow engineering or similar.
• Lean Manufacturing experience (Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kaizen, pull systems).
• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD) for facility layout and material flow design.
• Experience with simulation software for material flow analysis (FlexSim, Arena).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and develop practical solutions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing material flow processes, layouts, and material handling equipment to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and waste.
• Design and develop optimized material flow strategies, including line-side delivery, supermarket design, kitting, and sequencing solutions.
• Utilize simulation software and lean methodologies to model and validate proposed improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, and IT to implement new material flow systems and processes.
• Lead material flow assessments and improvement projects at manufacturing and distribution sites across the United States.
• Develop and implement standard work procedures for material handling, kitting, and line-side replenishment.
• Evaluate and recommend new material handling equipment, automation, and technologies to improve material flow and efficiency.
• Lead continuous improvement projects related to material flow, inventory reduction, and space utilization.
• Provide training and support to operational teams on new material flow processes and tools.
• Develop and track KPIs related to material flow efficiency, inventory turns, and cost savings.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and Jabil's quality standards in all material flow designs and implementations.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering/Logistics or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

FlexSim

Arena

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Jabil, Inc. is seeking a Senior Material Flow Engineer to optimize material movement, storage, and presentation across manufacturing and distribution sites. The role emphasizes automation, lean practices, and collaboration with cross-functional teams, with estimated 75% travel across the United States.

The ideal candidate will design and implement efficient material flow systems, develop standard work, and lead site assessments to drive cost savings and performance improvements.