2D Layout Engineer (Industrial Engineering / Factory & Site Design)

American IT Systems•Boston, MA

About The Position

The Layout Engineer is responsible for end-to-end site and factory layout management, including building-level and campus-level planning. The role designs, optimizes, and scales manufacturing facilities by integrating production systems, material flow, warehouse operations, and site infrastructure into cohesive, efficient layouts. It combines industrial engineering expertise, data-driven analysis, and cross-functional leadership to support large-scale manufacturing growth. The position covers factory layout design and governance, long-term site master planning, material and logistics flow, capacity and space optimization, and coordination with manufacturing, operations, supply chain, facilities, construction, and EHS teams. The Layout Engineer also supports site construction, installation, commissioning, layout validation, and production ramp-up, and communicates operational and layout insights to executive stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
At least 7 years of experience in site/factory layout planning, industrial engineering, or manufacturing systems.
Experience in large-scale manufacturing environments, such as automotive, battery, energy, or heavy industry.
Strong understanding of site planning, material flow, and facility design principles.
Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
Ability to manage complex cross-functional projects across site and factory levels.
Excellent communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders from the shop floor to executive leadership.
Systems-thinking mindset and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in greenfield site development and large-scale factory ramp-up.
Proven experience in site master planning, including yard design, dock strategy, and infrastructure planning.
Hands-on experience with PFEP, warehouse design, and material handling systems such as AGVs, AMRs, and conveyors.
Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar 2D/3D design software.
Experience with simulation tools such as FlexSim for factory and logistics modeling.
Strong knowledge of capacity modeling and labor industrial engineering methodologies, including OEE, line balancing, takt time, and cycle-time analysis.
Experience working with construction and facilities teams on site execution and infrastructure integration.
Familiarity with safety, environmental, and regulatory considerations in site design.

Responsibilities

Lead factory layout design across manufacturing lines, warehouse and storage areas, material flow, people flow, and ancillary or support spaces.
Develop long-term site master plans to support phased capacity expansion and future scalability.
Define and implement layout governance and standards, including change management, visual factory standards, drafting standards, and layout processes.
Create and maintain block layouts and detailed 2D/3D layouts aligned with Plan of Record (POR) and business requirements.
Design and optimize end-to-end material flow, including inbound, internal logistics (WIP), and outbound finished-goods flow.
Own and manage overall site layout, including building placement, external logistics flow, truck movement, dock doors, yards, utilities, and infrastructure planning.
Optimize dock utilization, yard flow, and transportation interfaces to improve site-level logistics efficiency.
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Facilities, Construction, and EHS teams to align layout requirements and support seamless execution.
Analyze space utilization, flow efficiency, labor productivity, and cost using data-driven methods.
Develop and integrate PFEP (Plan for Every Part) into layout decisions, including storage strategy, packaging, and line-side delivery.
Define and track layout performance metrics, including flow distance, aisle utilization, space density, throughput, and bottlenecks.
Support capacity planning and modeling using OEE, cycle-time analysis, and throughput simulations.
Drive factory densification by eliminating non-value-added movement and improving layout efficiency.
Support installation, commissioning, and layout validation during site construction and production ramp-up.
Translate complex layout and operational data into clear executive-level insights to support strategic decisions.