Material Flow / Process Engineer - Logistics

Magna International•Mesa, AZ

About The Position

The Material Flow / Process Engineer is responsible for designing, planning, and implementing optimized material flow, packaging, and equipment processes within Division Mesa. The role balances regulatory requirements, customer specifications, material management strategies, and production constraints. It includes logistics calculations for new products and model updates, and defining packaging standards, material handling equipment, headcount, and facility specifications to support end-to-end material flow activities. From a supply chain engineering perspective, the position designs the end-to-end value stream and drives integration of new products by combining material flow engineering, custom packaging development, and material handling equipment planning. Lean Management principles, MTM (Methods-Time Measurement), and time studies are used to improve synchronized material flows, minimize risks, optimize warehouse and line-side space, reduce lead times, and support operational and strategic objectives. The engineer plans and coordinates logistics, packaging, and equipment projects; optimizes processes using a PFEP (Plan for Every Part) approach; develops packaging and equipment concepts and related documentation; and creates logistics, packaging, and equipment inputs and cost calculations for new business proposals. The role also supports logistics IT systems and ensures alignment with central logistics guidelines, customer packaging manuals, and MAFACT requirements.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in the automotive industry.
At least 3 years of experience in logistics, supply chain engineering, packaging design or planning, equipment selection, or material flow planning.
Strong knowledge of SCM processes, material flow planning, packaging specifications for returnable and expendable packaging, material handling equipment planning, and MTM/time study fundamentals.
Experience with packaging loop calculations, dunnage design, line-side presentation techniques, and fleet sizing for material handling equipment.
Experience applying Lean manufacturing and ergonomic principles to optimize material handling and packaging processes.
Degree in Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field; a relevant technical diploma or comparable hands-on industry experience may be considered.
Strong command of MS Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Nice To Haves

Advanced proficiency in SAP MM and WM.
Exposure to CAD/3D software for packaging or layout design.

Responsibilities

Lead and plan logistics, packaging, and equipment initiatives for the Mesa site, considering operational needs across the supply chain.
Coordinate cross-functional project efforts and support Division Mesa’s operational objectives.
Track project progress and milestones related to material flow, packaging readiness, and equipment deployment.
Analyze, evaluate, and optimize logistics, packaging, and material flow processes using a PFEP (Plan for Every Part) approach.
Design, specify, and validate standard and custom packaging concepts, including returnable containers, dunnage, expendable packaging, and rack systems.
Determine specifications, calculate capacity and ROI, and select material handling equipment suited to material flow requirements.
Develop technical documentation, packaging specifications, equipment operating standards, and work instructions for material handling operations.
Conduct capacity and ergonomic analyses using MTM and time study principles for material movement, packaging execution, and equipment utilization.
Manage logistics change requests in alignment with packaging updates, equipment modifications, and intralogistics requirements.
Develop and implement standardized logistics, packaging guidelines, and equipment handling procedures across Division Mesa.
Align site-level packaging, equipment, and logistics standards with central logistics guidelines and customer packaging manuals.
Collaborate in optimizing and implementing logistics IT systems, such as SAP WM/MM, packaging management systems, and fleet management systems.
Apply Lean Management methodologies and adhere to MAFACT requirements.
Create logistics, packaging, and equipment premise inputs for new business proposals (RFQs).
Calculate logistics costs, including freight, packaging container loops, fleet investments, and line-side equipment.
Evaluate logistics concepts, including floor space needs, container fleet sizing, fleet and equipment CAPEX, workforce requirements, and necessary investments.