Materials Flow & Automation Engineer

Optimal

Tennessee

On-site

USD 90,000 - 125,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Optimal is seeking an LMS Process Engineer to optimize material storage and movement across our Tennessee manufacturing facility. You will oversee end-to-end flow from receiving to shipping, design layouts, assess storage needs, and deploy equipment like ASRS and AGV/AMR while collaborating with CME Execution and Plant Launch teams.

A BS in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain, plus hands-on project leadership and PFMEA/simulation experience, are preferred to drive continuous improvement in

Qualifications

Experience designing, procuring, building, installing and debugging material movement equipment.
Experience managing OEMs, including program management and forecasts.
Project lead experience coordinating resources and timelines.

Responsibilities

Provide input in PFEP process and participate across material flow projects.
Calculate storage needs including racking and floor space.
Design and procure material movement and storage equipment (ASRS, AGV/AMR).
Develop strategies for storage/movement and map Material Flow Layout.
Analyze material flow and congestion and drive improvements.
Collaborate with CME Execution and Plant Launch Teams.

Skills

Material movement design

Project leadership

OEM management

PFMEA & risk analysis

Red X / 7 Diamond methods

Process controls knowledge

Education

BS in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain Management

Tools

ASRS (Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems)

AGV/AMR automation

Simulation techniques

Job description

A BS in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain, plus hands-on project leadership and PFMEA/simulation experience, are preferred to drive continuous improvement in

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