Material Flow Engineer – Factory & Warehouse Design

Material Flow Engineer – Factory & Warehouse DesignLocations: Pittsburgh, PA & Austin, TX (Onsite)We are looking for an experienced Material Flow Engineer with strong expertise in factory warehouse design, material handling automation, and end-to-end manufacturing material flow optimization.Key Responsibilities:- Lead end-to-end material flow and factory warehouse design, from concept through commissioning.- Design and optimize automated/semi-automated material handling systems.- Work with AGV, AMR, AGC, VRC, Conveyors, Robotics, ASRS, and Docking Systems.- Develop factory layouts, capacity models, throughput analysis, and buffer strategies.- Perform Discrete Event Simulation (DES) using FlexSim or equivalent tools.- Optimize aisle sizing, lineside buffers, finished goods buffers, and material movement.- Manage equipment evaluation, vendor selection, RFQs, procurement, FAT/SAT, and commissioning.- Integrate material handling systems with PLC, MES, and WMS platforms.- Drive continuous improvement using OEE, throughput, downtime, and Lean Manufacturing metrics.Mandatory Technical Skills:End-to-end Warehouse & Material Flow DesignBuffer Analysis & PlanningMaterial Handling Equipment Evaluation & ProcurementCart Design & ProcurementLineside & Finished Goods Buffer PlanningAisle Sizing & OptimizationPFEP (Plan for Every Part) ManagementAGV / AMR / AGC / VRC / ASRS / Conveyor SystemsAutoCAD / SolidWorksFlexSim or Equivalent Simulation ToolsLean Manufacturing / JIT / Continuous ImprovementPreferred Qualifications:- Experience in high-volume manufacturing, battery manufacturing, or energy storage environments.- Knowledge of PLC, MES, WMS, and industrial automation integration.- Python, SQL, Power BI, or Tableau.- Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean Manufacturing certification.- Strong project management and vendor coordination experience.Ideal Profile:5+ years of experience in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Handling, Factory Automation, or Warehouse Design, with proven experience delivering end-to-end material flow optimization projects.