Material Handling 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

About the Role:

Responsible for defining and executing equipment design & procurement, internal material flow improvements, working with cross functional teams to improve material flow, containerization, and line display for existing and new programs. The Industrial Material Handling Engineer will also work with facilities and equipment engineering, including identification of all material display and delivery equipment. This engineer will also develop facility marking & layout designs as required for supply chain processes (storage/aisle stripping), budget tracking and reporting, bid specification preparation, PIV requirements. This position will also identify, support, and cooperate in Lean Manufacturing events in support of the manufacturing facilities. All engineers at Wabash are expected to support the Wabash Manufacturing System (WMS) standards and methodologies.

Your Responsibilities:

• Acts as the liaison for material handling initiatives being considered from other functional departments, i.e., production, facilities, supply chain & safety
• Identify, support & implement material handling and continuous improvement programs in support of the entire manufacturing process
  • Examples would include cycle time reduction, plant layouts, material display design, scrap and cost reduction planning related to material handling functions
• Participates and/or coordinates lean & continuous improvement cross functional workshops to implement projects in a variety of areas
  • Examples: Dock & storage (warehouse) analysis, route planning, minimum material handling, WPO, 5S/5T, PFEP, FLOW, etc.
• Individual and cross functional project support required
• Maintains project budget(s) and timeline(s)
• Performs economic analysis techniques for assigned work
• Prepares detailed bid and/or design specifications for new material handling equipment
• Attends appropriate system buy-offs; travel minimal but expected during run-offs
• Ability to perform in a constantly changing high pressure environment
• Other duties as assigned

Let's Talk About Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree; Major Desired: Engineering or Technology required (Mechanical preferred)
• 1-3 years' experience within field described above
• This person should have 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), identify improvements and lead cross functional teams
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification preferred
• SAP, AS400 experience preferred

Leadership Attributes:

• Embrace Diversity and Inclusion -- Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness
• Seek to Listen -- Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisions
• Always Learn -- Strive to improve; do not quit or settle for the status quo
• Be Authentic -- Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you do
• Win Together -- Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One Wabash

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Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:

Wabash is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected class or activity under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions must be based on neutral, legitimate criteria. All employment policies and rules shall be applied equally to similarly situated associates

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