Senior Material Handling Facilities & Equipment Engineer

EDAG; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

EDAG seeks a Senior Facilities & Equipment Engineer to drive specifications, bid processes, and on-site installation for automotive material handling systems. You will manage supplier relationships, coordinate with CapEx, and ensure on-time delivery of equipment that supports line-side operations.

The role requires a mechanical/industrial background, 5+ years in automotive manufacturing, and hands-on experience with RFQ processes, vendor selection, and installation oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related Engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of facilities and equipment engineering experience in automotive manufacturing launch environments.
• Experience running equipment bid processes end-to-end: spec development, RFQ, bid comparison, award, and installation oversight.
• Experience with material handling equipment: mobile equipment, racking, line-side presentation devices, tugger/dolly systems.
• On-site fabricator/installation contractor management.
• Familiarity with CapEx procurement processes in an OEM or Tier 1 context is a strong plus.
• English (C1-C2).

Responsibilities

• Develop equipment specs and RFQ packages for material handling systems.
• Lead bid evaluations and vendor selections.
• Coordinate with CapEx procurement and on-site installation.
• Oversee fabrication and installation schedules and punch lists.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align with line-side delivery strategies.

Skills

Technical specification development

Bid evaluation & vendor selection

CapEx procurement liaison

Vendor relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

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 andinternational. Take your next step and support us as a S** ENIOR 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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