Logistics Engineer (Outbound)

PowerCo; New Mexico; On-site; USD 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

25 vacation days a year

Full health insurance coverage

Gympass membership

Cobee meal allowance

Permanent contract

Employee discounts

Job summary

PowerCo is hiring for a Logistics Leader to join the Operations Department in the ongoing gigafactory project. You will oversee material flow, layouts, installation support, and cross-functional alignment on site at the Sagunto plant, coordinating with planning and engineering teams.

The role demands 5+ years in logistics or industrial project execution, automated warehouse expertise, and fluency in English and Spanish. German is a plus; permanent contract and 25 vacation days offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-like degree in logistics/engineering or closely related field.
• 5+ years of logistics or industrial project execution experience.
• Experience in high-tech or automotive manufacturing environments preferred.
• Automated warehouse expertise is essential.
• Strong layout planning and material flow design capabilities.
• Proficient in coordination across departments and on-site execution.

Responsibilities

• Act as logistics representative on the production Value Stream and attend daily coordination meetings.
• Maintain understanding of all material flow processes and equipment interfaces.
• Review and validate factory layouts, flows, and equipment positioning for efficiency.
• Collaborate with installation teams to ensure logistics infrastructure is implemented as planned.
• Resolve clashes between logistics systems and factory installations.
• Coordinate across PowerCo HQ planning, IE, and execution teams for logistics alignment.
• Maintain up-to-date layout change documentation and support change management.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality specs in logistics operations.
• Train and mentor shopfloor staff and monitor task adherence and workload.
• Lead continuous improvement in logistics operations and health/well-being of the team.
• Oversee shift performance and 24/7 operations following the production calendar.

Skills

Logistics

Industrial engineering

Automated warehousing

Layout planning

Material flow

Problem solving

Communication

AutoCAD

Visio

MS Office

English

Spanish

German (a plus)

Shifts

Education

Degree in Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

MS Office

Job description

Who We Are

You’ll be joining a diverse and ambitious team, spread across Germany, Canada, and Spain, all working together to shape the future of sustainable energy. At PowerCo we celebrate collaboration, progress and that spark that turns bold ideas into real impact. From our new gigafactory in Sagunto (Valencia), we’re driving a project that’s transforming both the region and the future of clean mobility in Europe — and you can be part of it.

Your Role And Key Responsibilities

This position will be part of our Operations Department, the heart of PowerCo — where innovation becomes reality. This area brings together multiple teams working on the construction of our gigafactory and the different stages of battery cell production. From engineering and design to process optimization and production excellence, Operations is where the future of energy takes shape.

• Shopfloor Presence & Coordination: Act as the logistics representative on the assigned production Value Stream, attending daily coordination meetings with departments such as Equipment Planning, Construction, HSE, BSI, and Production to ensure alignment and resolve issues in real time.


• Master the Value Stream logistic process: Maintain a comprehensive understanding of all material flow processes, equipment interfaces, and logistical dependencies within the assigned value stream.


• Layout & Flow Validation: Continuously review and validate factory layouts, flows and equipment positioning to identify and mitigate potential collisions, bottlenecks, or inefficiencies. Development of efficient material flows, both across the factory premises and within facilities together with PowerCo headquarter planning. Integration of cleanliness and quality requirements into the design of material flows.


• Installation Support: Collaborate closely with installation teams to ensure logistics infrastructure (e.g., racking, AGV paths, staging areas) is implemented according to plan and adapted as needed during physical build-out.


• Issue Resolution: Proactively identify and resolve clashes between logistics systems and other factory installations (e.g., utilities, machinery, safety zones), escalating critical issues and driving corrective actions.


• Cross-Functional Alignment: Serve as the logistics single point of contact for activities coordination between PowerCo headquarter planning, Industrial engineering and execution teams, ensuring that logistics requirements are clearly communicated and integrated into all phases of the factory setup. Representation of local inhouse logistics across various committees for the local Standard Factory project.


• Documentation & Change Management: Maintain up-to-date documentation of layout changes, flow adjustments, and installation progress. Support change management processes to ensure traceability and alignment with master plans.


• Compliance & Safety: Ensure that all logistics operations comply with quality specifications and safety regulations, enforcing occupational safety throughout logistics processes, and acting as the authorized shopfloor representative for dangerous goods safety management.


• Training & Development: Train, supervise, and mentor employees, ensuring their compliance with policies and operational standards.


• Workload & Task Management: Define work areas, set tasks and priorities, and monitor adherence to the guidelines.


• Continuous Improvement Leadership: Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and leading opportunities to enhance logistics operations quality and promote health and well-being among team members.


• Shift & Resource follow-up: Monitor shift performance, shift turnover and headcount resources to ensure operational continuity.


• Shift-Based Operational Support: Work on a 24/7 shift model following the factory working calendar and applicable shift rotation strategies according to the constraints of the production process.

What You Bring To The Team

• Degree in Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.


• 5+ years of experience in logistics, or industrial project execution, preferably in a high-tech or automotive manufacturing environment.


• Automated warehouse expertise


• Strong understanding of factory layout planning, material flow design and installation processes.


• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve physical and operational conflicts on-site.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate across departments and drive alignment.


• Proficiency in layout visualization tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Visio) and Microsoft Office applications.


• Fluent in English and Spanish. German is a plus.


• The position requires daily shopfloor presence and engage in fast-paced, dynamic environments


• Open to work in Shifts

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience in battery or battery cell production environments.


• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and logistics automation technologies (e.g., AGVs, ASRS).


• Knowledge of construction site safety and regulatory compliance in industrial settings.


• Experience with digital factory tools or simulation software.


• Experience working in ramp-up or greenfield factory projects is highly desirable.

Possession of a disability certificate of 33% or more is valued. At PowerCo, we are deeply committed to diversity and inclusion — embracing neurodiversity, functional diversity and all forms of individual difference. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and ensure everyone feels welcome, valued, and heard.

What To Look Forward To

• Flexible working hours.


• Competitive salary aligned with the Spanish Chemical Industry Collective Agreement.


• 25 vacation days a year + extra PowerCo Days to truly disconnect.


• Full health insurance coverage for you.


• Gympass membership to keep your body and mind in top shape.


• Monthly meal allowance through Cobee.


• Permanent contract


• Employee discounts, including special rates on vehicles from the Group.