Senior Material Flow & Controls Engineer

Dayforce; Pooler (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

JCB Manufacturing, Inc. in Pooler, GA is seeking a Material Flow Systems Engineer to design, optimize, and sustain efficient material flow across the plant.

The role leads PFEP, lineside delivery, AGV/tugger routes, and integration with fabrication, paint, and assembly processes. You will collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Logistics, and Supply Chain to minimize waste, reduce internal logistics costs, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, logistics engineering, or material flow optimization, preferably in automotive sector.
• Lean manufacturing, PFEP management, value stream mapping, and material flow design.
• Proficiency with CAD tools, layout design, and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis or simulation tools (Excel, PowerBI, discrete-event simulation preferred).
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent communication skills with proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design material flow systems including PFEP, lineside delivery, supermarkets, sequencing, and internal logistics routes.
• Lead optimization of material movement using lean principles to eliminate waste and improve flow.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies (AGVs, AMRs, digital kanban, tugger optimization).
• Lead CI initiatives to reduce logistics cost, improve throughput, and stabilize flow to production lines.
• Collaborate with Production, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Industrial Engineering to align material strategies with production plans.

Job description

JCB Manufacturing, Inc. in Pooler, GA is seeking a Material Flow Systems Engineer to design, optimize, and sustain efficient material flow across the plant.

The role leads PFEP, lineside delivery, AGV/tugger routes, and integration with fabrication, paint, and assembly processes. You will collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Logistics, and Supply Chain to minimize waste, reduce internal logistics costs, and support continuous improvement initiatives.