Factory Layout Architect - Data-Driven Site Master Plan

Pittsburgh Tomorrow; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Pittsburgh Tomorrow is seeking an experienced Layout Engineer to lead end-to-end site and factory layout management. You will design, optimize, and scale manufacturing facilities by integrating production systems, material flow, and site infrastructure into cohesive layouts.

Ideally you bring 7+ years in large-scale manufacturing layout, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and FlexSim.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in site/factory layout planning, industrial engineering, or manufacturing systems.
• Experience in large-scale manufacturing environments (e.g., automotive, battery, energy, or heavy industry)

Responsibilities

• Lead factory layout design across manufacturing lines, warehouse/storage areas, material flow, people flow, and ancillary/support spaces
• Develop long-term site master plans to support phased capacity expansion and future scalability
• Define and implement layout governance and standards, including change management, visual factory standards, drafting standards, and layout processes
• Create and maintain block layouts and detailed 2D/3D layouts aligned with Plan of Record (POR) and business requirements
• Design and optimize end-to-end material flow, including inbound, internal logistics (WIP), and outbound finished goods flow
• Own and manage overall site layout, including building placement, external logistics flow (truck movement, dock doors, yards), utilities, and infrastructure planning
• Optimize dock utilization, yard flow, and transportation interfaces to improve logistics efficiency at the site level
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on layout requirements and ensure seamless execution
• Perform data-driven analysis to optimize space utilization, flow efficiency, labor productivity, and cost
• Develop and integrate PFEP into layout decisions, including storage strategy, packaging, and line-side delivery
• Define and track layout performance metrics, including flow distance, aisle utilization, space density, throughput, and bottlenecks
• Support capacity planning and modeling using OEE, cycle time analysis, and throughput simulations
• Drive factory densification initiatives by eliminating non-value-added movement and improving layout efficiency
• Support installation, commissioning, and layout validation during site construction and production ramp-up
• Translate complex layout and operational data into clear, executive-level insights to support strategic decisions

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Systems thinking

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

FlexSim

Job description

Pittsburgh Tomorrow is seeking an experienced Layout Engineer to lead end-to-end site and factory layout management. You will design, optimize, and scale manufacturing facilities by integrating production systems, material flow, and site infrastructure into cohesive layouts.

Ideally you bring 7+ years in large-scale manufacturing layout, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and FlexSim.