Layout Engineer

Artha Nexgen; San Antonio, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Artha Nexgen is seeking a Layout Engineer for a 4-month contract in San Antonio, TX. The role focuses on leading facility layout redesigns and optimizing material flow to support increased throughput, leveraging AutoCAD and related design tools.

You will collaborate with engineering and operations teams to implement layout changes while ensuring safety and ergonomic standards are met. The position requires mid-scale layout change experience and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar layout design tools.
• 5+ years of experience in layout design and optimization.
• Experience with mid-scale layout changes in manufacturing environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate facility layout proposals to optimize material flow.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to implement layout changes.
• Ensure compliance with safety and ergonomic standards during redesign.
• Support installation and cutover activities with minimal production disruption.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Employment Type: Contract – 4 months (January–April 2026), with possible 2-month extension

Role Overview:

The Layout Engineer will lead facility layout redesign and material flow optimization to support increased throughput. This role requires expertise in AutoCAD and experience with mid-scale layout changes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and validate facility layout proposals to optimize material flow.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to implement layout changes.
• Ensure compliance with safety and ergonomic standards during redesign.
• Support installation and cutover activities with minimal production disruption.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar layout design tools.
• 5+ years of experience in layout design and optimization
• Experience with mid-scale layout changes in manufacturing environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Work Schedule for All Roles:

• On-site presence required Monday–Thursday, 5:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
• Meetings may occur after shift (4:00 PM – 5:00 PM).
• Occasional Friday/Saturday work for major cutovers and installations.