Logistics Engineer: Material Flow, JIT & Six-Sigma

PACCAR Engine Company; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PACCAR Engine Company in Columbus, Mississippi is seeking a Logistics Engineer to develop and manage material flow, PFEP plans, and supplier coordination across our engine programs. This role emphasizes continuous improvement, JIT/JIS inventories, and cross-functional collaboration with design and production teams.

The candidate will apply Six-Sigma and Kaizen methodologies to optimize processes, analyze data, and drive cost reductions while coordinating capital budgets and packaging activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Materials analytics or logistics manufacturing engineering experience required.
• Understanding of JIT and JIS inventory practices.
• Six-Sigma, Kaizen and Continuous Improvement concepts required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Develops Overall Material Handling Strategies and Flow
• Develops and Maintains Plan for Every Part (PFEP)
• Coordinates Outsourced Packaging Engineering Activities
• Supports System Design and Testing
• Provides Support to Materials High Performance Work Teams
• Manages the integration of new engine platform material flow into running business operations
• Manages Department Capital Budget

Skills

Materials analytics

Logistics engineering experience

JIT/JIS inventory practices

Six Sigma Kaizen

Communication skills

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

PACCAR Engine Company in Columbus, Mississippi is seeking a Logistics Engineer to develop and manage material flow, PFEP plans, and supplier coordination across our engine programs. This role emphasizes continuous improvement, JIT/JIS inventories, and cross-functional collaboration with design and production teams.

The candidate will apply Six-Sigma and Kaizen methodologies to optimize processes, analyze data, and drive cost reductions while coordinating capital budgets and packaging activities