Automation-Driven Materials Handling Engineer

Appone; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Appone is seeking a Permanent Packaging / Conveyance / Material Handling Engineer in Detroit to design and optimize material movement within factories and warehouses. You will integrate AMRs, conveyors, and automated storage to boost safety, cut costs, and improve production efficiency.

Required are 5+ years in automotive materials, a relevant engineering degree, and strong skills in Lean/Kaizen, project management, and MS Office/AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• 5 years prior experience in an automotive material or related environment.
• University degree in Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven project and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint; DraftSight
• Knowledge of JIT, QMS, PFMEA, World Class Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement.

Responsibilities

• Designs and optimize system to move, store, and control materials within factories and warehouses.
• Plan and direct activities concerned with design and development of protective packaging containers.
• Assist with automation of processes to optimize manpower and cycle time.
• Prepare Capital Expenditure Requests for new packaging, equipment, or containers.
• Develop logistics solutions for inbound/outbound material flows.
• Utilize IE tools for time studies, ergonomic assessments, and throughput improvements.

Skills

Kaizen/Lean methods

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem-solving

Project/time management

Leadership

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

DraftSight

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

Appone is seeking a Permanent Packaging / Conveyance / Material Handling Engineer in Detroit to design and optimize material movement within factories and warehouses. You will integrate AMRs, conveyors, and automated storage to boost safety, cut costs, and improve production efficiency.

Required are 5+ years in automotive materials, a relevant engineering degree, and strong skills in Lean/Kaizen, project management, and MS Office/AutoCAD.