Material Flow Engineer

Generac • Trenton, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Flow Engineer is responsible for designing and optimizing the movement of raw materials and work-in-progress (WIP) within a manufacturing plant. This role includes developing end-to-end material flow solutions, from initial concept through the detailed handoff to Operations. Key areas of focus include inbound loading areas, labor estimation for material handling, equipment recommendations for forklift-free operations, and efficient lineside space utilization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 2 years of experience in a similar engineering role within manufacturing or distribution, with knowledge of safety practices, quality control, preventative maintenance, and facility layouts.
• Experience in Lean principles

Nice To Haves

• Lean Black Belt certification preferred
• Proficiency in CAD (AutoCAD preferred), Oracle/SAP/MES for transactions related to control cycles, material tracking, and movements.
• Proficiency in Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Minitab, and Project.
• Experience in line and process design, material presentation, and visual management tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and implement material flow options within the plant.
• Incorporate visual signals into kitting operations to streamline material handling.
• Develop end-to-end material flow designs covering the entire Bill of Materials, optimizing factory space, labor, and throughput.
• Design and implement an engineered dock-to-point-of-use material handling process, including dock door utilization, transport mode, transport paths, line-side locations, and returns cycle and path.
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Packaging, and Supply Chain teams to integrate design for manufacturability in early program phases.
• Lead process designs for both high-volume production lines and low-volume, high-mix environments.
• Innovate material flow strategies across all production lines to enhance efficiency and safety.
• Develop and refine models for labor prediction, warehouse space needs, and material handling equipment.
• Participate in early project planning documents, such as project timelines, RFQs, FMEAs, and Safety Risk Assessments.
• Conduct line design reviews, establish cycle time plans, and optimize general line layouts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, and efficiency metrics during factory design.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more
• Many employee activities
• Scheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees, both current and retirees, to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co-workers
• Product loan and discount programs
• Every day is Jeans Day! Dress for your day.

What This Job Offers

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