Senior Material Handling Engineer — Global Auto Launch

EDAG Mexico; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EDAG Mexico seeks a Senior Materials Handling Facilities & Equipment Engineer for a 6-month contract in Fort Wayne, Indiana. You will develop specifications, manage bid processes, and coordinate with CapEx procurement and fabrication teams to deliver plant equipment solutions.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical/industrial/manufacturing engineering, 5+ years in automotive manufacturing, experience with supplier management, and strong English (C1-C2).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related Engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of facilities and equipment engineering in automotive manufacturing launch environments.
• Experience leading equipment bid processes end-to-end: spec, RFQ, bid comparison, award, installation oversight.
• Knowledge of material handling equipment categories (mobile equipment, racking, line-side devices, tugger/dolly).
• Experience managing fabricators and on-site installation contractors.
• CapEx procurement familiarity in OEM/Tier 1 context is a plus.
• English proficiency level C1-C2.
• Contract duration: 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed technical specifications for material handling equipment.
• Prepare RFQ packages and bid matrices; lead bid evaluations and vendor selection.
• Interface with CapEx procurement on supplier selection and purchase orders.
• Conduct RFI processes and maintain vendor qualification documentation.
• Develop 2D/3D layouts in AutoCAD; validate fit within plant layout.
• Review fabricator submittals and drawings for spec compliance.
• Coordinate fabrication schedules, factory acceptance, transportation, and on-site installation.
• Oversee installation contractors and close punch lists.
• Cross-functional coordination with material flow, industrial engineering, and operations.
• Provide status reporting on scope, schedule, risk to program leadership.

Skills

Facilities and equipment engineering

Bid processes & supplier management

CapEx procurement knowledge

Vendor/fabricator management on-site

AutoCAD

English (C1-C2)

Education

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

Job description

EDAG Mexico seeks a Senior Materials Handling Facilities & Equipment Engineer for a 6-month contract in Fort Wayne, Indiana. You will develop specifications, manage bid processes, and coordinate with CapEx procurement and fabrication teams to deliver plant equipment solutions.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical/industrial/manufacturing engineering, 5+ years in automotive manufacturing, experience with supplier management, and strong English (C1-C2).