Material Flow Engineer - Lead

Segula Technologies • Rockford, IL

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About The Position

Segula Technologies is seeking a Lead Industrial Engineer for Internal Logistics Engineering to support new product introductions at a major OEM facility. This role focuses on optimal material delivery methodology of both automatic and manual delivery—ensuring production lines meet performance, no downtime due to material shortage and ramp-up in collaboration with Manufacturing and Engineering teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related discipline) or relevant work experience in logistics engineering for high volume manufacturing companies.
• 5 years of experience in an automotive manufacturing or assembly environment.
• Proficiency in using AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel for line layouts and analysis.
• Experience with warehousing and material delivery strategies including automation and AMR
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting vehicle launch, retooling, or model change programs.
• Experience with external logistics methodologies.
• Working knowledge of throughput simulation and material flow optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team on developing Optimal Internal Logistics network for new Product Introduction and continuous Improvement projects for following material delivery strategies which will include but not be limited to: Tier 1 Module delivery Sequence commodities Kitting Strategy Bulk Delivery and Small Lot
• Train the team in customer new product introduction process and guide the team in developing the layout of warehouse, staging and storage areas
• Perform long lead or front end engineering for logistics processes which includes estimating automation, surface area, docks and equipment requirements.
• Support program team with special studies for cost justification.
• Present the station readiness plan to steering committee and to the customer.
• Present the logistics and station design to the core launch team which will include product, engineering, industrial engineering and operational team members.
• Lead simulation and bottleneck analysis to identify improvement opportunities and eliminate constraints.
• Provide direction to Station Design, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality teams to implement design and process improvements.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement (Kaizen) workshops and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Track and report launch metrics including cycle time adherence, first-time quality, downtime, and throughput performance.
• Support pilot builds, tool tryouts, and process validation during pre-production phases.

Benefits

• Be part of new vehicle program launches shaping the future of manufacturing industry
• Collaborate with global engineering experts in a fast-paced, innovative environment
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees