Industrial Engineer: Material Flow & Automation Leader

Actalent; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Lansing, MI is seeking an Industrial Engineer focused on manufacturing optimization and material engineering for high-volume assembly environments. You will shape material flow strategies, implement automation, and reduce material handling costs while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions.

Responsibilities include CAD-based layout design, project leadership, and driving GMS implementations, with strong emphasis on data-driven analysis and continuous

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of equivalent experience in manufacturing and supply chain environments.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or Factory CAD for layout and material flow design.
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Access, Project, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement material flow strategies and automation solutions in assembly centers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute material automation projects.
• Develop business cases for material strategies and automation initiatives.
• Create a long-term material flow vision for LMS implementation.
• Analyze current manufacturing and material handling processes and propose improvements.
• Lead or support GMS implementation activities related to material flow.
• Lead project status reporting to stakeholders.

Skills

Material flow optimization

Industrial engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Project leadership

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Supply Chain, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Factory CAD

MS Office (Excel, Access, Project, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Actalent in Lansing, MI is seeking an Industrial Engineer focused on manufacturing optimization and material engineering for high-volume assembly environments. You will shape material flow strategies, implement automation, and reduce material handling costs while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions.

Responsibilities include CAD-based layout design, project leadership, and driving GMS implementations, with strong emphasis on data-driven analysis and continuous