Mechanical Design Engineer -- FGDC6040652

Compunnel, Inc.; Whitakers (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Compunnel, Inc. seeks a Material Flow Engineer to design, improve, and implement integrated manufacturing and logistics systems that optimize the flow of people, materials, information, and equipment.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance material flow processes and support storage optimization initiatives within manufacturing operations. This role applies lean manufacturing practices, PFEP documentation, and continuous improvement approaches to drive operational efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Proficiency with CAD software for layout development, process design, and material flow analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support Engineered Material Flow (EMF) initiatives, including sequence cart design and coordination with vendors from concept through production.
• Conduct rack and parts audits to optimize plant storage utilization and material accessibility.
• Assist in the development and implementation of storage identification and management processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to improve material flow and logistics operations.
• Develop, maintain, and update process documentation for ongoing projects and improvement initiatives.
• Support PFEP documentation, maintenance, and continuous improvement activities.
• Apply Operations Excellence principles, standards, and methodologies to improve operational performance.
• Utilize continuous improvement tools and lean manufacturing practices to identify and eliminate waste.
• Partner with business and functional leaders to identify operational challenges and improvement opportunities.
• Assist in developing logistics standards, working methods, and best practices.
• Analyze material flow data and operational metrics to support informed decision-making and process optimization.
• Support initiatives that improve customer outcomes through enhanced manufacturing and logistics performance.

Job description

The Material Flow Engineer supports the design, improvement, and implementation of integrated manufacturing and logistics systems that optimize the flow of people, materials, information, equipment, and energy. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to enhance material flow processes, improve plant efficiency, support storage optimization initiatives, and drive continuous improvement efforts within manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Engineered Material Flow (EMF) initiatives, including sequence cart design and coordination with vendors from concept through production.
• Conduct rack and parts audits to optimize plant storage utilization and material accessibility.
• Assist in the development and implementation of storage identification and management processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to improve material flow and logistics operations.
• Develop, maintain, and update process documentation for ongoing projects and improvement initiatives.
• Support Plan for Every Part (PFEP) documentation, maintenance, and continuous improvement activities.
• Apply Operations Excellence principles, standards, and methodologies to improve operational performance.
• Utilize continuous improvement tools and lean manufacturing practices to identify and eliminate waste.
• Partner with business and functional leaders to identify operational challenges and improvement opportunities.
• Assist in developing logistics standards, working methods, and best practices.
• Analyze material flow data and operational metrics to support informed decision-making and process optimization.
• Support initiatives that improve customer outcomes through enhanced manufacturing and logistics performance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Proficiency with CAD software for layout development, process design, and material flow analysis.