Factory Layout Engineer — Scale & Optimize Operations

HCL Technologies Limited; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

HCLTech is seeking a Factory Layout Engineer to lead master planning, optimize material flow, and design scalable layouts for greenfield sites and ramp-ups. You will collaborate across Manufacturing, Operations, and Supply Chain while using AutoCAD/Revit for 2D/3D layouts and PFEP-driven decisions to improve space utilization and throughput.

The role requires hands-on experience with layout design, simulation tools, and cross-functional leadership to support phased capacity expansion and future

Qualifications

• Experience in greenfield site development and large-scale factory ramp-up.
• Proven experience in site master planning, including yard design, dock strategy, and infrastructure planning.
• Lead factory layout design across manufacturing lines, warehouse/storage areas, material flow, people flow, and ancillary/support spaces.

Responsibilities

• Experience in greenfield site development and large-scale factory ramp-up.
• Proven experience in site master planning, including yard design, dock strategy, and infrastructure planning.
• 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.
• Hands-on experience with PFEP, warehouse design, and material handling systems (AGVs, AMRs, conveyors)
• Proficiency in layout tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, or similar 2D/3D design software
• 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
• Create and maintain block layouts and detailed 2D/3D layouts aligned with Plan of Record (POR) and business requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Perform data-driven analysis to optimize space utilization, flow efficiency, labor productivity, and cost
• Develop and integrate PFEP (Plan for Every Part) 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
• Experience with OEE improvement, line balancing, takt time, cycle time analysis
• 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

Factory layout

Site master planning

PFEP

2D/3D layout design

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

HCLTech is seeking a Factory Layout Engineer to lead master planning, optimize material flow, and design scalable layouts for greenfield sites and ramp-ups. You will collaborate across Manufacturing, Operations, and Supply Chain while using AutoCAD/Revit for 2D/3D layouts and PFEP-driven decisions to improve space utilization and throughput.

The role requires hands-on experience with layout design, simulation tools, and cross-functional leadership to support phased capacity expansion and future