Material Flow Engineer – Manufacturing Logistics & Industrial Engineering
About The Position
The Material Flow Engineer supports manufacturing logistics and industrial engineering initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role works with engineering, materials management, production teams, and external suppliers to improve material movement, storage, and manufacturing workflows. Responsibilities include supporting the design and development of material handling equipment, coordinating with suppliers, reviewing material storage configurations, maintaining Plan for Every Part (PFEP) documentation, and creating engineering and process documentation. The engineer uses CAD software and operational data analysis to identify inefficiencies and recommend practical improvements to plant material flow, space utilization, safety, and productivity. This is a 100% onsite assignment in Whitakers, North Carolina (Rocky Mount area), on first shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. The W2 assignment is approximately six months, with potential for extension.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
- Foundational professional experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, material handling, or a related engineering environment.
- Practical knowledge of CAD software for reviewing, modifying, or developing engineering drawings and layouts.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills for organizing, analyzing, and interpreting operational data.
- Experience applying data analysis techniques to identify process inefficiencies and support improvement initiatives.
- Understanding of manufacturing operations, production workflows, and material handling processes.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and translate technical information into practical manufacturing improvements.
- Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies, process optimization, and waste reduction principles.
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with engineers, manufacturing personnel, and external suppliers.
- Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting material flow, manufacturing logistics, or warehouse/storage optimization projects.
- Familiarity with PFEP documentation, material sequencing, and production-side inventory management.
- Exposure to equipment layout design, material handling carts, storage racks, or manufacturing facility layouts.
- Understanding of lean manufacturing, work measurement, process mapping, or line balancing.
Responsibilities
- Support the design and development of material handling equipment, including sequencing carts used to improve production material delivery.
- Coordinate with external suppliers throughout equipment design, development, and production.
- Evaluate existing material storage configurations, conduct rack and parts audits, and identify opportunities to improve space utilization.
- Collaborate with production, engineering, and materials teams to improve material identification, organization, and movement throughout the manufacturing facility.
- Maintain and update Plan for Every Part (PFEP) documentation to support accurate material planning and logistics processes.
- Create and maintain engineering documentation, process instructions, and project records.
- Apply industrial engineering principles to identify inefficiencies, eliminate waste, and improve manufacturing workflows.
- Utilize CAD software to support equipment designs, material handling layouts, and process improvement initiatives.
- Analyze operational data using Excel and other analytical tools to identify trends and recommend improvements.
- Assist with developing standardized material handling practices that improve operational consistency, workplace safety, and productivity.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to implement practical improvements to plant material flow and storage processes.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
