Senior Material Handling Engineer – Automotive Launch

Edag-Mexico; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Part time

Job summary

EDAG-Mexico is seeking a Senior Material Handling Facilities & Equipment Engineer to develop specifications for material handling equipment, lead RFQ processes, and manage supplier relationships from award to installation. The role requires 5+ years in automotive manufacturing launches and strong experience with AutoCAD layouts.

The position involves collaboration with engineering and operations teams to ensure equipment solutions align with line-side delivery strategies, with a 6-month contract

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing engineering.
• 5+ years of facilities and equipment engineering experience in automotive manufacturing launch environments.
• English (C1-C2) proficiency.
• 6 months contract experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed technical specifications for material handling equipment (flow rack, carts, high-bay racking, mobile equipment).
• Prepare RFQ packages and bid matrices; lead technical bid evaluations and vendor selection recommendations.
• Interface with CapEx procurement on supplier selection and purchase orders.
• Conduct RFI processes and maintain vendor qualification documentation.
• Develop 2D/3D equipment layouts in AutoCAD; validate fit within plant layout.
• Review fabricator submittals and drawings for spec compliance.
• Coordinate fabrication schedules, factory acceptance, and on-site installation.
• Cross-functional coordination with material flow, industrial engineering, and operations teams.

Skills

Equipment Engineering

Vendor Management

CapEx Processes

English Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

EDAG-Mexico is seeking a Senior Material Handling Facilities & Equipment Engineer to develop specifications for material handling equipment, lead RFQ processes, and manage supplier relationships from award to installation. The role requires 5+ years in automotive manufacturing launches and strong experience with AutoCAD layouts.

The position involves collaboration with engineering and operations teams to ensure equipment solutions align with line-side delivery strategies, with a 6-month contract