Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree or foreign trade knowledge preferred.
10+ years' experience in Automotive Supply Chain Operations, especially in internal flows.
Expertise in Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma methodologies like Kaizen and 5S.
Strong knowledge of Supply Chain & Logistics, particularly in material handling and inventory management.
Proficient in data analysis and problem-solving using tools such as Excel and Power BI.
Responsibilities
Organize internal and external benchmarking to identify best practices and innovations.
Design and develop solutions for storage means, automated transport, IT tools, and material handling.
Create and update engineering standards for operations and engineering applications.
Deliver training and best practice sharing to the supply chain community.
Lead workshops to develop strategic plans for plant layout and flow transformation.
Provide strategic inputs for complex quotation phases and internal flows projects.
Guide plants in planning, designing, and executing internal flows projects.
Benefits
Long-term at-will contract offering stability.
Opportunity to work in a key role in a reputable company.
Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
Engagement with innovative technologies and best practices in the supply chain field.
Full Job Description
Contract Details :
Job Title : Industrial Supply Chain Design Engineer
Type of contract : Long-term At-will
Location: Toledo, Ohio
Responsibilities:
Organize Internal and external benchmarking to identify best practices and Technological Innovation.
Design and develop best in class solutions for:
Storage Means (Hanging Shopstock, WIP trolley, Racks, Transtocker, Warehouse, ...)
Automated Transport (Tow AGV, lift AGV, Forklift AGV, ...)
IT Tools (WMS, Material Call, E-Kanban, ...)
Material Handling organization (Kitting, Direct Feeding, ...)
Create and update all internal flows engineering Standards for application in Operations & Engineering.
Deliver training and share best practices to the Supply Chain Community.
Lead VSM/MIFD workshops in plants and develop strategic plan for plant layout and flows transformation to improve performance and prepare for future projects
Provide strategic inputs and direction for complex quotation phases.
Provide strategic inputs and direction for Plants during planning, design and execution of Internal Flows projects.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
Bachelors Degree
Foreign trade degree or applied knowledge a plus
Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma methodologies (Kaizen, 5S, VSM...)
Process Mapping & Flow Optimization
Supply Chain & Logistics Knowledge (especially internal flows, material handling, and inventory management) with SAP, MRP & WMS.
Data Analysis & Problem Solving (Excel, Power BI, or similar tools)
Inventory management experience
Supply chain management experience
Problem solving and improvement management
Inventory budget management experience and KPI tracking
SIOP (Sales Inventory & operational Planning)
Experience 10+ years in Automotive Supply Chain Operations (Internal flows especially, external flows also appreciated) & Lean Manufacturing.
