Logistics Engineer - Michigan

Work as part of a team responsible for providing Engineering Services for various automotive, commercial, agricultural and other industry manufacturer/providers.  Logistics Engineer to work within the Industrial / Manufacturing Group (IMES) supporting internal logistics planning, layout development, equipment conceptual design, feasibility studies and integration of current and future Programs.

Location: Southfield, Michigan

Responsibilities:

• Support the lineside display and storage layout development including integration process for various projects covering (engine, transmission, general assembly, BIW) in North America
• Gather, update and maintain overall PFEP data in support of Program requirements
• Develop static material handling needs for all inbound logistics requirements (dock, storage analysis, etc.)
• Develop static manpower analysis for all internal logistics requirements
• Support process layout development / coordination meetings and facilitate a cross-functional layout development process
• Provide layout subject matter support across various Plants, Programs and (IMES) customers
• Work with OEMs to design/build/test/integrate various material handling equipment
• Develop installation level drawings as required to support material handling needs

 
Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial/ Manufacturing Engineering
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
• Good software skill set with AutoCAD, etc.
• Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)
• Experience in an automotive manufacturing setting
• Good oral and written communication skills enabling interaction within all levels of the organization and/or with respective customers
• Good analytical ability and problem-solving skillset
• Ability to organize, plan, and execute projects
• Ability to effectively organize and lead meetings/workshops
• Comfortable working with multiple customers/programs

 
Preferences:

• Working knowledge of FCA / GM / Ford Standards, Processes and Plant shop floor experience
• Experience with various type of material delivery systems (static & pneumatic gravity feed racks, cart to flow delivery system, bulk dolly design, etc.)
• Experience with the material logistics planning software Flow Planner
• 1-5 year 3D layout experience utilizing AutoCAD and Inventor
• 1-5 year experience with Production or Manufacturing experience in Stamping, BIW, General Assembly, Engine or Transmission.
• Ability to travel domestic and international