Senior Material Handling Facilities & Equipment Engineer

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

WHO WE ARE

Working together, growing together, creating new things together: EDAG connects people and the future. Company and workforce share the same vision. With a familiar atmosphere and at the same time the potential of a global world‑class development company. You’ll go your own way in your career at a high level – nationally and internationally.

Senior Material Handling Facilities & Equipment Engineer

Take your next step and support us as a Senior Material Handling Facilities & Equipment Engineer.

DESCRIPTION

• Develop detailed technical specifications for material handling equipment including flow rack, carts, high-bay racking, mobile equipment, and special-purpose handling devices.
• Prepare RFQ packages and bid matrices; lead technical bid evaluations and vendor selection recommendations
• Interface directly withCapExprocurement team on supplier selection, purchase orders, and change management
• Conduct RFI processes and maintain vendor qualification documentation
• Engineering & Technical Oversight
• Develop 2D/3D equipment layouts in AutoCAD or equivalent; validate dimensional fit within plant layout
• Review fabricator submittals and engineering drawings for compliance with specifications
• Support PFEP development and maintain equipment tracking documentationSupplier & Contractor Management
• Manage supplier relationships from award through installation closeout
• Coordinate fabrication schedules, factory acceptance, transportation, and on-site installation
• Oversee installation contractors and debug activities; track punch lists through resolution
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Collaborate with material flow engineering, industrial engineering, and operations teams to ensure equipment solutions support line-side delivery strategies
• Provide regular status reporting on scope, schedule, and risk to program leadership

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree inMechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related Engineering discipline
• 5+ years of facilities and equipment engineering experience in automotive manufacturing launch environments
• Demonstrated experience running equipment bid processes end-to-end: spec development, RFQ, bid comparison, award, and installation oversight
• Working knowledge of material handling equipment categories: mobile equipment, racking systems, line-side presentation devices, and tugger/dolly systems
• Direct experience managing fabricators and installation contractors on-site
• Familiarity withCapExprocurement processes in an OEM or Tier 1 context is a strong plus
• English (C1-C2)
• 6 months contract

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