Material Flow Engineer

Sentior, Ltd.; Kansas; On-site; USD 49,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Fairfax, Kansas, is seeking a Material Flow Engineer for a 22-month, on-site contract. You will analyze, design and optimize material flow to improve efficiency, inventory management and production support at an automotive assembly plant.

You will develop handling solutions, analyze warehouse processes, and create layouts using AutoCAD while collaborating with cross-functional teams across the plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing engineering or related field.
• Experience with material flow, warehouse management or manufacturing operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with process-improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and improve material flow throughout production and warehouse operations.
• Develop and implement material handling and storage solutions for manufacturing needs.
• Analyze inventory movement, warehouse utilization and logistics processes for improvements.
• Create facility layouts and process maps using AutoCAD.
• Support sequence management and production material delivery activities.
• Use Excel and SQL to analyze data, generate reports and drive improvements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, warehouse and production teams.

Skills

AutoCAD

Excel

SQL

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering/Industrial/Manufacturing or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

SQL

Job description

# Material Flow EngineerE.A General Motors Fairfax 22 maandenGepubliceerd 7 uur geleden · Opportunity ID: 1049087Tarief indicatie €35.75–€49 /uUren 40 u/wStart 31 Oct 2026Duur 22 maandenInteresse in deze opdracht?## De opdrachtRole Summary / PurposeThe Material Flow Engineer will support material execution and warehouse operations at an automotive assembly plant. This individual will be responsible for analyzing, designing, and optimizing material flow processes to improve efficiency, inventory management, and production support within a manufacturing environment.Key Responsibilities- Evaluate and improve material flow throughout production and warehouse operations.- Develop and implement material handling and storage solutions to support manufacturing requirements.- Analyze inventory movement, warehouse utilization, and logistics processes to identify improvement opportunities.- Create and maintain facility layouts, process maps, and material flow designs using AutoCAD.- Support sequence management and production material delivery activities.- Utilize Excel and SQL to analyze operational data, generate reports, and drive process improvements.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, supply chain, warehouse, and production operations to ensure effective material execution.- Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and support operational excellence initiatives.Requirements – Education & Experience- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.- Experience in material flow, warehouse management, logistics, or manufacturing operations.- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process-improvement skills.- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Required Skills- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, and SQL.Nice-to-Have / Preferred Skills- Experience within the automotive industry.- Knowledge of sequencing operations and manufacturing material replenishment processes.- Experience supporting large-scale production or assembly plant operations.Employment Details – Type, Location, HoursThis is a 2-year contract position. The role is fully on-site at an assembly plant in Fairfax, Kansas, with regular business hours. The position reports to the Materials Manager.Application Process / How to ApplyCandidates will participate in an initial interview, followed by a second-round interview either on-site or via video conference with additional managers from the materials department.Skills- Autocad — Intermediate- Manufacturing — Intermediate- Warehouse Management — Intermediate- Plant Operations — Intermediate- Industrial Engineering — Intermediate- Material flow — Intermediate- Mechanical Engineering — Intermediate- Manufacturing processes — Intermediate- Logistics operations — IntermediateLanguages- English — Professional working proficiency