Material Flow Engineer - Lean, High-Volume Manufacturing

Fast Switch; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Vision Insurance

PTO

Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

FastTek Global is seeking a Material Flow Engineer to optimize material movement from warehouse to point of use in a high-volume automotive environment. You will apply lean principles, design layouts, and collaborate across functions to drive on-time delivery.

The role requires hands-on experience with material flow systems, ERP and CAD tools, and strong project management and communication skills to lead multi-discipline initiatives.

Qualifications

• The job requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and 3+ years in material flow or logistics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with project management ability.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and optimization of material flow from warehouse to point of use using lean principles.
• Review, develop, and implement lineside replenishment systems (eKanban) with IT for automation.
• Maintain layouts to optimize warehouse and production floor space.
• Lead pull systems with balanced inventory at each point of use.
• Manage material handling equipment from procurement to deployment (forklifts, tuggers, AGVs/AGCs, carts, racks, low-cost automation).

Skills

Material flow

Material handling systems

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Supply Chain

Tools

AutoCAD

Simulation tools

ERP systems

Excel

CAD systems

WMS

Job description

FastTek Global is seeking a Material Flow Engineer to optimize material movement from warehouse to point of use in a high-volume automotive environment. You will apply lean principles, design layouts, and collaborate across functions to drive on-time delivery.

The role requires hands-on experience with material flow systems, ERP and CAD tools, and strong project management and communication skills to lead multi-discipline initiatives.