Industrial Engineer - Internal Logistics Engineering

SEGULA Technologies; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SEGULA Technologies is seeking an experienced Logistics Engineer to design, develop, and execute optimal internal logistics networks for New Product Introductions (NPI) and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering and 5+ years in automotive manufacturing. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Excel is essential to model layouts, analyze data, and justify cost improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related field in engineering or equivalent experience in logistics engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing or assembly.
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel for line layouts and data analysis.
• Hands-on warehousing and material delivery strategy experience, including automation and AMRs.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of optimal internal logistics for NPI and continuous improvement programs.
• Perform front-end engineering and cost analysis for logistics processes and support cost-justification studies.
• Present station readiness, logistics designs, and progress updates to steering committees and launch teams.
• Drive process optimization, simulation, bottleneck analysis, and Kaizen initiatives.
• Support pilot builds and pre-production validation, tracking key launch metrics such as cycle time and throughput.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Where Engineering Meets Innovation. At SEGULA Technologies, we don’t just adapt to the future of industry—we build it. As a global engineering powerhouse operating across 30+ countries, we partner with the world’s most ambitious leaders in automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, and defense to turn breakthrough ideas into reality. From next-generation electric vehicles to fully automated smart factories, our global team of experts is shaping the future of mobility and high-tech manufacturing.

About SEGULA Technologies

Where Engineering Meets Innovation.

At SEGULA Technologies, we don’t just adapt to the future of industry—we build it. As a global engineering powerhouse operating across 30+ countries, we partner with the world’s most ambitious leaders in automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, and defense to turn breakthrough ideas into reality. From next-generation electric vehicles to fully automated smart factories, our global team of experts is shaping the future of mobility and high-tech manufacturing. If you thrive in high-energy, fast-paced environments where your engineering expertise directly impacts the world’s biggest industrial projects, SEGULA is where you belong.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Logistics Engineer to lead the design, development, and execution of optimal internal logistics networks for New Product Introductions (NPI) and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Internal Logistics Strategy & Execution: Lead optimal internal logistics development for NPI and continuous improvement (covering Tier 1 Module delivery, sequence commodities, kitting, bulk/small lot strategies), and issue weekly Plan for Every Part (PFEP) releases.
• Front-End Engineering & Cost Analysis: Perform long-lead engineering for logistics processes (estimating automation, surface area, docks, equipment) and support program teams with cost-justification studies.
• Cross-Functional Stakeholder Presentations: Present station readiness plans and logistics/station designs to steering committees, customers, and core launch teams (product, engineering, IE, operations).
• Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement: Lead simulation and bottleneck analysis, provide direction to Station Design, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality teams, and drive Kaizen workshops and lean initiatives.
• Launch Metrics & Build Support: Support pilot builds, tool tryouts, and pre-production validation while tracking launch metrics (cycle time adherence, first-time quality, downtime, throughput performance).

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field) OR relevant work experience in logistics engineering for high-volume manufacturing.
• Industry Experience: 5+ years of experience in an automotive manufacturing or assembly environment.
• Software Proficiency: Strong proficiency using AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel for line layouts and data analysis.
• Technical Expertise: Hands‑on experience with warehousing and material delivery strategies, including automation and AMRs.
• Key Soft Skills: Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities.

SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group, boosting the competitiveness of all major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, naval, life sciences, and telecoms. With a presence in more than 30 countries and 140 locations worldwide, the Group prioritizes close relationships with its clients, driven by the expertise of its 15,000 employees. As a leading engineering player putting innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies manages large-scale projects, ranging from initial studies to industrialization and production. SEGULA TECHNOLOGIES is dedicated to gender balance and diversity, recognizing and recruiting talent of all backgrounds.