Senior Engineer, Material Flow

Slate Auto • Warsaw, IN

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About The Position

Slate is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Engineer, Material Flow to lead the design, analysis, and continuous improvement of material flow systems across warehouse and manufacturing environments. This role is critical in developing and implementing strategies that enhance material delivery efficiency, productivity, and overall factory logistics. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in high-volume automotive manufacturing, with deep expertise in material flow design, handling systems, and Lean manufacturing principles. This role requires strong collaboration across departments and the ability to manage complex projects from concept through execution. Must be willing to relocate to Warsaw, Indiana. Relocation assistance will be provided.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Master’s degree is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in Materials Flow, Logistics, or Industrial Engineering, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Proven experience managing material handling equipment from concept to operations.
• Experience with fork-free strategies, AGVs / AGCs, including kitting / sequencing cells and lean lineside presentation.
• Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and material tracking technologies.
• Familiarity with Packaging Engineering is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPS, macros, and more.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, simulation tools, and ERP systems.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, leveraging data-driven insights to enhance operations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, particularly in explaining complex analytics, process improvements, and system integrations.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize material flow from warehouse to point-of-use using lean manufacturing principles.
• Implement lineside material replenishment systems (e.g., eKanban) to automate material calls and improve delivery efficiency.
• Develop and maintain layouts for material handling systems, maximizing warehouse and production floor space.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Logistics, IT, Quality, Purchasing, Suppliers) to align material flow with production schedules.
• Lead implementation of pull systems with balanced stock levels at each point of use.
• Manage and maintain the Plan for Every Part (PFEP), analyzing volumes, packaging, transportation, and delivery methods.
• Conduct static and dynamic simulations to identify and mitigate congestion and part shortages.
• Oversee material handling equipment from concept through procurement and operational deployment (e.g., forklifts, tuggers, AGVs / AGCs, carts, racks, low-cost automation).
• Research and evaluate new technologies in material handling and warehouse optimization; develop ROI-based business cases.
• Support cost optimization initiatives, including workstation density and material presentation improvements.
• Apply lean principles such as line balancing, waste elimination, and error-proofing.
• Present material flow strategies and business cases to leadership; manage capital and operational budgets.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance will be provided.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree