Material Flow Engineer — Lean, High-Volume Ops

CrossFire Group; Warsaw (IN); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 115 000; Plein temps

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Relocation assistance

Résumé du poste

CrossFire Group is seeking a highly driven Engineer, Material Flow to lead the design, analysis, and continuous improvement of material flow systems across warehouse and manufacturing operations in Warsaw, Indiana. This role focuses on improving material delivery efficiency, factory logistics, and overall operational performance.

The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage projects from concept through deployment, and apply Lean manufacturing principles to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in material flow engineering, logistics engineering, industrial engineering, or similar manufacturing-focused role.
• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing operations, preferably automotive or comparable production environments.
• Proven track record managing material handling equipment and logistics projects from planning through operational launch.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to use data to drive decision-making.

Responsabilités

• Design, develop, and optimize material flow processes from receiving and warehouse operations to production point-of-use locations.
• Implement and improve lineside replenishment systems, including eKanban and other automated material call strategies.
• Develop and maintain warehouse, storage, and production floor layouts to maximize efficiency, material accessibility, and space utilization.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Logistics, Quality, Supply Chain, Purchasing, IT, and external suppliers to support production goals.
• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of pull systems that maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing waste.
• Develop and maintain PFEP documentation, including packaging, transportation methods, storage requirements, and replenishment strategies.
• Analyze material movement and production constraints using modeling and simulation tools to identify bottlenecks and optimize flow.
• Manage material handling equipment projects from concept through deployment, including forklifts, tuggers, AGVs, carts, racks, and low-cost automation solutions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and warehouse optimization strategies, developing data-driven business cases and ROIs.
• Support cost reduction initiatives through improved material presentation, workstation density, and logistics efficiency.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles including waste elimination, line balancing, error-proofing, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Present recommendations, project updates, and business cases to leadership while supporting capital and operating budget planning.

Connaissances

Industrial Engineering

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Material flow analysis

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Master's degree

Outils

AutoCAD

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

CrossFire Group is seeking a highly driven Engineer, Material Flow to lead the design, analysis, and continuous improvement of material flow systems across warehouse and manufacturing operations in Warsaw, Indiana. This role focuses on improving material delivery efficiency, factory logistics, and overall operational performance.

The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage projects from concept through deployment, and apply Lean manufacturing principles to