Material Flow & Equipment Design Engineer

Wabash; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabash is seeking an Industrial Material Handling Engineer to lead design, procurement, and layout for material handling equipment across programs. You will drive lean improvements, develop facility layouts, and support cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with facilities and engineering, track budgets, prepare bid specs, and participate in system buy-offs while supporting Wabash Manufacturing System standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology required.
• 1-3 years' experience within the described field.
• Supply chain, lean manufacturing, industrial and mechanical engineering experience a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD required.
• Understanding of MS Project, Visio and MRP/ERP systems required.
• Able to construct Value Stream Maps (current and future states) and lead cross functional teams.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification preferred.
• SAP, AS400 experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the liaison for material handling initiatives from other departments like production and facilities.
• Identify, support and implement material handling and continuous improvement programs across manufacturing.
• Participate in lean and continuous improvement workshops to drive projects.
• Provide cross functional project support and manage budgets and timelines.
• Perform economic analysis for assigned work and prepare bid/design specs.
• Attend system buy-offs; travel minimal but expected during run-offs.
• Adapt to a high pressure, changing environment and handle other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

MS Project

Visio

MRP/ERP systems

Value Stream Mapping

Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt)

SAP/AS400 experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

MS Project

Visio

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Wabash is seeking an Industrial Material Handling Engineer to lead design, procurement, and layout for material handling equipment across programs. You will drive lean improvements, develop facility layouts, and support cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with facilities and engineering, track budgets, prepare bid specs, and participate in system buy-offs while supporting Wabash Manufacturing System standards.