Material Handling Engineering Specialist

Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and results-driven Material Handling Engineering Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing material handling systems and equipment, ensuring the efficient and safe movement of materials across various stages of production or distribution, including planning and programing the AGVs, AMR, and Palletizing Robots. This role involves evaluating current material handling operations, providing technical expertise, and leading improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.  

(Layout and Logistical Route Development)

· Review project specifications to determine the concept of Material Flow inside of FIA

· Follow standardized work instruction, including all safety policies and procedures 

· Determine and plan the FIA layout based on process needs, available space and utilities

· Study and improve current and future material handling processes and equipment for conveyance routes

· Develop Logistical Standardized work including the work time

· Lead cycle time calculation and analysis to kaizen the processes

· Steady and Periodical skill sharing for the logistics and production leaders.

· Other job duties as assigned

(Material Handling Equipment development and installation)

· Plan and design Material Handling automated equipment for current and future model safety and efficiency improvements.

· Consistently learn the new ways and technologies for automated material handling and movements

· Help create capital budget

· Oversee a variety of automated equipment designs and processes

· Maintain and update equipment drawings as needed

· Create and regularly update equipment installation, modification, and trail schedules

· Program and Teach the material handling automated equipment for both new installation and update the existed equipment

· Lead new equipment buyoff activities

· Develop a maintenance method for the newly installed automated material handling equipment

· Investigate and resolve machinery, quality, and efficiency issues

· Other job duties as assigned.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions of this position. 

· Work Environment: Work is typically performed in both an office and production environment and weekend

· Must be able to use a variety of tools and equipment such as computer terminal for data input, copy machines, calculator and any other equipment related to functional area.

· Must have prior experience with drafting software such as CAD

· Must be able to use software includes the use of Windows Operating System, MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access database, etc), and Internet

· Noise Levels: Moderate Noise

· Work is performed in a manufacturing environment and the individual must be able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when on the production floor, which includes head protection, hearing protection; eye protection, gloves, sleeves and steel-toes safety shoes, high visibility vest. 

Requirements

Education   Requirements

· · Associate’s degree or higher in Advanced Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

· · Equivalent work experience in automotive manufacturing will be considered

· · Knowledge of 3D CAD system

· · PLC, HMI, understanding of Computer Programing

· · Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Desired Work   Experience

· Experience in Automotive Manufacturing

· Knowledge of Pro-E or Creo CAD software

· Proficiency in PLC programming and computer programing

· Experience with various manufacturing and material handling analysis

· Maintenance or fabrication experience

Supervisory   Responsibilities

· No

Certificates   / Licenses / Training Requirements

· Driver’s license

Travel

· Travel to vendor locations to review equipment progress, both in locally and in Japan