Controls Engineer - Manufacturing Engineering

Dayforce; Pooler (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

JCB Manufacturing, Inc. in Pooler, GA is seeking a Material Flow Systems Engineer to design, optimize, and sustain efficient material flow across the plant.

The role leads PFEP, lineside delivery, AGV/tugger routes, and integration with fabrication, paint, and assembly processes. You will collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Logistics, and Supply Chain to minimize waste, reduce internal logistics costs, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, logistics engineering, or material flow optimization, preferably in automotive sector.
• Lean manufacturing, PFEP management, value stream mapping, and material flow design.
• Proficiency with CAD tools, layout design, and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis or simulation tools (Excel, PowerBI, discrete-event simulation preferred).
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent communication skills with proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design material flow systems including PFEP, lineside delivery, supermarkets, sequencing, and internal logistics routes.
• Lead optimization of material movement using lean principles to eliminate waste and improve flow.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies (AGVs, AMRs, digital kanban, tugger optimization).
• Lead CI initiatives to reduce logistics cost, improve throughput, and stabilize flow to production lines.
• Collaborate with Production, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Industrial Engineering to align material strategies with production plans.

Job description

JCB Manufacturing, Inc., 2000 Bamford Blvd, Pooler, Georgia, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 4:00 AM | Expires Sunday, September 6, 2026 at 3:59 AM

Company Profile

With over 80 years of innovation, JCB is the world's largest privately owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. Operating 23 manufacturing facilities across four continents—including the United States, the United Kingdom, India, and Brazil—JCB produces a diverse portfolio of more than 300 products. These include telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, access aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and tractors.

At the heart of JCB’s success are its people. As a family-owned business, we are accountable to our customers—not shareholders—which gives us the flexibility to focus on long-term innovation and delivering real value. This independence allows us to continuously develop advanced technologies and integrate them into equipment designed to perform in the toughest environments while maximizing customer productivity.

At JCB, we stand behind our products—and our name—with pride and commitment to quality.

Position Purpose

This position is responsible for designing, optimizing, and sustaining efficient material flow systems across the facility. This includes material presentation, lineside delivery, internal logistics, supermarket design, AGV/tugger routes, PFEP ownership, and integration with fabrication, paint and assembly processes in the plant.

This role provides technical leadership across manufacturing engineering, production, logistics, and supply chain teams to ensure material availability, reduce waste, decrease internal logistics costs, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Position Type

Full Time, Exempt

Location

Onsite in Pooler, Georgia: 2000 Bamford Blvd. Pooler, GA 31322

Benefits and Other Compensation

JCB offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401 (k) retirement plan; paid time off and paid holidays.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities

Material Flow System Design & Optimization

• Develop and maintain the Plan for Every Part (PFEP) including container strategy, trolleys design, replenishment methods, route frequency, and storage locations.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously optimize material flow using Material and Information Flow Diagrams (MIFDs) to support efficient manufacturing processes.
• Design material flow solutions including supermarkets, kitting cells, sequencing strategies, lineside presentation, and internal logistics routes.
• Lead optimization of material movement using lean principles to eliminate waste and improve flow.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies (AGVs, AMRs, digital kanban, tugger optimization, point-of-use storage).

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Lead complex CI initiatives to reduce logistics cost, improve throughput, and stabilize flow to production lines.
• Conduct time studies, data analysis, and simulation modelling to identify capacity constraints and improvement opportunities.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions related to material shortages, bottlenecks, and inventory accuracy issues.

Cross-functional Leadership

• Collaborate with Production, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Industrial Engineering to align material strategies with production plans.
• Partner with Program Management and NPI teams to develop material flow designs for new products or model introductions.

Documentation & Standards

• Ensure accurate and up-to-date documentation including PFEPs, logistics work instructions, replenishment standards, and layout drawings.
• Create future-state maps and maintain material flow standards across the plant.

Data & Systems Integration

• Use ERP/MRP, MES, and logistics systems to maintain accurate material parameters.
• Analyze inventory data, delivery performance, route metrics, and internal logistics KPIs to drive improvements.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, logistics engineering, or material flow optimization, preferably in automotive sector.
• Demonstrated expertise in lean manufacturing, PFEP management, value stream mapping, and material flow design.
• Proficiency with CAD tools, layout design, and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis or simulation tools (Excel, PowerBI, discrete-event simulation preferred).
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent communication skills with proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Must pass any drug screens, background checks, and any pre-employment tests, which will be conducted in accordance with applicable law.

Job Conditions

• Manufacturing/factory environment.
• Subject to noise and temperature changes.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Must be able to work flexible schedule, including Friday - Sunday 6am -6pm
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10lbs, frequently and/or move up to 35lbs, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to perform continuous, repetitious physical activities. These activities may involve fine movements or large motions.
• Must be able to grasp/pinch small items, reach out and up, and turn wrist.
• Must be capable of keeping pace with current production speed.
• Must be able to push/pull with reasonable force.
• Must be able to perform the following requirements of bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, and standing for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work in multiple climates including hot/cold temperatures, and dusty environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

JCB is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment at every location where the company has facilities. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability statute, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and local laws.

EEO EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLED.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

JCB complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the JCB Human Resources team at [e-mail] .

Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

JCB Manufacturing, Inc., 2000 Bamford Blvd, Pooler, Georgia, United States of America