Light Material Flow Engineer

Pyramid Consulting • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a 06+ month contract opportunity with long-term potential, located onsite in Columbus, Ohio. The engineer will work across programs from development through full-rate production to scale material-flow solutions, improve warehouse and production operations, and monitor production-line health and efficiency. The role requires onsite work in Columbus for the full contract duration and travel of up to 25%; relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• At least 3 years of experience in a high-rate supply chain or manufacturing environment with complex mechanical and/or electrical assemblies.
• Ability to read technical documentation, including drawings and CAD data.
• Understanding of hardware manufacturing processes for electronics and mechanical components.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Ability to work onsite in Columbus, Ohio, for the full duration of the contract.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Siemens Plant Simulation, Visual Components, or process simulation software.
• Familiarity with department or factory design and setup, including value stream mapping and workstation design.
• Experience with a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) or Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Knowledge of NetSuite, Oracle, or similar ERP systems.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Prior experience with SQL databases for tracking production and inventory metrics.

Responsibilities

• Work across multiple programs from development to full-rate production to scale best-in-class solutions.
• Identify imbalances and bottlenecks in inventory processes, line layouts, parts availability, and staffing, and drive resolutions with appropriate teams.
• Own metrics, KPIs, and reporting used to monitor production-line health and efficiency, including cycle time, throughput rate, and inventory accuracy.
• Conduct time studies to ensure efficiency across warehouse and operations.
• Develop processes to optimize work plans for variable demands across multiple sites.
• Translate tools and reports into actionable tasks that affect warehouse operations.
• Produce and maintain data-driven tools to improve the accuracy of work demand for new facilities.
• Drive incremental improvements and iterate processes to achieve world-class standards.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid sick leave, depending on work location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level