Projects Logistics Engineer

Lear Corporation; Michigan; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Antolin, a global automotive supplier, seeks a Projects Logistics Engineer in Shelby Township, Michigan to define and industrialize packaging and supply chain concepts for regional programs.

You will lead packaging studies, develop supply chain concepts, and coordinate with plants, suppliers and customers to ensure cost-efficient, standards-aligned logistics solutions. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field.
• 3–5 years in international supply chain or logistics.
• 3–5 years of SAP experience.
• Professional and effective communication and representation skills.
• Visits to customer facilities and plants may require extended standing and walking.

Responsibilities

• Define, validate, and industrialize packaging and supply chain concepts for regional programs.
• Create and define packaging studies and validate prototypes through trials with involved parties.
• Develop supply chain concepts (transport, loops, IT, VSM) during Acquisition.
• Coordinate with plants, suppliers, and customers to align programs and logistics feasibility.
• Provide logistics inputs for Make/Buy and footprint evaluations; ensure alignment.
• Produce and update packaging specifications and logistics documentation across phases.
• Validate logistics for mass production readiness and full compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Mobility

Education

Bachelor's Degree in SCM or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Projects Logistics Engineer

Logistics Projects Engineer

Shelby Township, Michigan

Who are we:

Antolin is a leading global automotive supplier, we are experts in designing, manufacturing, and supplying innovative solutions for vehicles around the world. Our product portfolio includes trim, headliners, and acoustic systems, as well as lighting and other interior systems. We offer comprehensive solutions with a focus on quality, safety, and sustainability. Our products are used in many of the world’s leading car brands, including JLR, BMW, Toyota, Volkswagen, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, and Ford.

What can we offer you:

• You will be part of a highly engaged multinational Organization with international career opportunities.
• We offer you a learning journey adapted to your professional experience.
• You will work on international projects for world- renowned companies in Automotive sector. You can find an Open Environment to learn new technologies. We can offer you a competitive salary, benefits and valuable OEM discounts.

Mission:

Ensure the definition, validation, and industrialization of Packaging and Supply Chain concepts for regional programs, delivering cost-efficient, robust, and standardized logistics solutions across Acquisition, Product & Process Definition, and Industrialization phases, aligned with Antolin and Customer expectations.

Responsibilities:

Packaging Concept Definition & Validation

• Define, quote, and optimize packaging concepts during Acquisition, ensuring cost‑efficiency and alignment with standards.
• Transform concepts into detailed packaging studies and validate prototypes through static/dynamic trials with all involved parties.

Supply Chain Concept Development

• Create and define Supply Chain concepts (transport, loops, delivery methods, IT, VSM) during Acquisition with limited initial inputs.
• Validate and update the Supply Chain definition with plants, suppliers, and customers as product and packaging mature.

Cross‑Functional Program Support

• Collaborate with Acquisition, Program, Process Engineering, Purchasing and Plant Logistics to ensure logistics feasibility in all program decisions.
• Provide logistics inputs for Make/Buy and footprint evaluations, ensuring aligned and synergistic solutions.
• Follow and validate the construction of pre‑series and series packaging, including IT system readiness for full Supply Chain integration.
• Finalize logistics validations, flow diagrams, agreements, and conventions prior to Mass Production, ensuring full compliance.
• Produce and update all packaging specifications, instructions, logistics conventions, and technical documentation along all phases.
• Incorporate improvements from prototype and pre‑series phases, deploying standardized solutions across programs.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field required
• 3-5 years of experience in international supply chain or logistics role
• 3-5 years of experience with SAP
• Professional and effective communication and representation skills.
• Ability to sit, stand and have mobility to move around the office or manufacturing environment, when needed.
• Ability to conduct extended computer work and lead discussions with employees.
• Visits to customer facilities and plants may require extended standing and walking.
• Ability to lift, move and manipulate parts required.
• May require domestic and international travel

Here at Antolin, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these protected characteristics. We encourage applications from all individuals and strongly support diversity in our workplace. We strive to create an inclusive environment for everyone, and we are committed to treating everyone in a fair and equitable manner. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. The Company reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Duties, responsibilities or activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.