Material Flow Engineer: Lean Logistics & Automation

Slate; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Slate, located in Warsaw, Indiana, seeks an Engineer, Material Flow to design, analyze, and continuously improve material flow systems across warehouse and manufacturing environments. The role focuses on lean implementation, throughput optimization, and cross-functional collaboration.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on automotive manufacturing experience, strong skills in material flow design, handling systems, and Lean principles, with relocation to Warsaw, IN provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in material flow, logistics, or industrial engineering, preferably in automotive or high-volume manufacturing.
• Proven experience managing material handling equipment from concept to operations.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, simulation tools, ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize material flow from warehouse to point-of-use using lean manufacturing principles.
• Implement lineside material replenishment systems (eKanban) to automate material calls and improve delivery efficiency.
• Develop and maintain layouts for material handling systems, maximizing warehouse and production floor space.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Logistics, IT, Quality, Purchasing, Suppliers) to align material flow with production schedules.
• Lead implementation of pull systems with balanced stock levels at each point of use.
• Manage and maintain the Plan for Every Part (PFEP), analyzing volumes, packaging, transportation, and delivery methods.
• Conduct static and dynamic simulations to identify and mitigate congestion and part shortages.
• Oversee material handling equipment from concept through procurement and deployment (e.g., forklifts, tuggers, AGVs/AGCs, carts, racks, automation).
• Research and evaluate new technologies in material handling and warehouse optimization; develop ROI-based business cases.
• Support cost optimization initiatives, including workstation density and material presentation improvements.
• Apply lean principles such as line balancing, waste elimination, and error-proofing.
• Present material flow strategies and business cases to leadership; manage capital and operational budgets.

Skills

Lean manufacturing principles

Material flow design

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Simulation tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Slate, located in Warsaw, Indiana, seeks an Engineer, Material Flow to design, analyze, and continuously improve material flow systems across warehouse and manufacturing environments. The role focuses on lean implementation, throughput optimization, and cross-functional collaboration.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on automotive manufacturing experience, strong skills in material flow design, handling systems, and Lean principles, with relocation to Warsaw, IN provided.