Logistics Process Engineer

American Axle & Manufacturing; Mebane, Northern (NC, KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

American Axle & Manufacturing in Mebane, NC is seeking a Logistics Process Engineer to join onsite. The role focuses on analyzing operating environments, identifying inefficiencies, and developing improved tools and systems to simplify processes, improve space and labor utilization, and increase inventory accuracy.

You will drive studies, concept improvements, pilot programs, simulations, and prototypes, and implement new processes and time estimates while coordinating with cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of high-volume manufacturing experience, preferably in automotive.

Responsibilities

• Implement new processes and material flow strategies.
• Address root causes of inventory inaccuracies with inventory control and operations teams.
• Analyze warehouse utilization and floor storage to optimize space.
• Lead project management for internal and external resources to improve processes.
• Develop standardized work and PFEP or related models.
• Interface with operations, quality, safety, procurement, and NPI teams.
• Improve labor utilization by studying work methods and testing modifications.
• Develop IT tools and systems to simplify processes and improve accuracy.
• Study process flows and propose workflow and equipment changes.
• Train and guide operators and supervisors on work improvements.

Skills

Kaizen events

Process optimization

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

Job description

## Logistics Process EngineerApply: Mebane, NC: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JREQ-224182**Job Posting Title**Logistics Process Engineer**Job Description Summary**Dauch is looking for a Logistics Process Engineer to join our team in Alamance, NC. This is a fully onsite position. The responsibilities of the Logistics Process Engineer include analyzing the operating environment; this includes identifying process inefficiencies and wastes of time, money, materials, space, and energy. This person will conduct studies, perform analysis, conceptualize improvements, and assist in developing business cases. They will also develop and evaluate pilot programs, simulations, and prototypes, as well as implement new and enhanced processes and tools. This individual will drive an analytical process focusing on developing improved tools and systems to simplify processes, improve space and labor utilization, and increase inventory accuracy.**Job Description:*** Manages the implementation of new processes, material flow strategies, selection of equipment to be purchased, and time estimates.* Works directly with inventory control and operations teams to implement solutions that address root causes of inventory inaccuracies.* Performs analysis to optimize utilization of current warehouses and floor storage. Owns project management of internal and external resources to improve.* Assists operations in the development of standardized work.* Guide implementation of PFEP (Plan for every part) and other models.* Interfaces with operations, quality, safety, procurement, and NPI teams.* Improves labor utilization by studying work methods; testing modifications; designing new methods; recommending job restructuring.* Develop and improve IT tools and systems to simplify processes and improve accuracy.* Improves workflow by studying process flow charts; recommending modifications in workflow, work stations and product; developing new procedures; recommending equipment modifications and purchases.* Reduces waste by studying methods, equipment, and operator techniques; recommending changes; identifying and analyzing waste.* Prepares work-analysis information and reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends.* Completes work improvement projects by training and guiding operators and supervisors.* Maintains operations guidelines by writing and updating policies, procedures and methods.* Champion Kaizen events within and outside of the department.* All other duties as assigned.**Required Skills and Education*** Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related.* 3-5+ years of high-volume manufacturing experience, preferably in an automotive environment.