Materials Process Engineer

Post Date

Sep 11, 2023

Location

Detroit,
Michigan

ZIP/Postal Code

48211
US
Jul 17, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

MIC-649967

Pay Rate

$34 - $51 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Job Summary:

The LMS Process Engineer is responsible for all facets of material movement within the manufacturing complex, receiving dock to shipping dock integration. Evaluate all elements of material receiving, storage, staging, delivery, repack, empty container management, floor space, labor, operating expense, and optimal layout/material flow. The focus is centered on launch execution, but collaboration is required across all disciples within Manufacturing Engineering and Manufacturing Plant Operations.



Responsibilities:

* Significant input and participation into the entire Plan For Every Part (PFEP) process

* Calculate Direct Material Storage Needs (Racking, Floor Space, Dunnage, etc.)

* Determine GSC Indirect labor requirements

* Design, Develop and procure all Material movement and storage equipment, including ASRS and AGV automation.

* Develop innovative material movement strategies and seek to implement to the advantage of the company

* Layout Integration of People, Manufacturing Equipment & Material Flow (Material Flow Map)

* Conduct Material Flow and Congestion Analysis

* Participate in Plant Launch Wall Reviews (status, countermeasures, etc.)

* Work closely with key stakeholders, Plant Launch Execution and Manufacturing Operations

* Address Lessons Learned for CI Opportunities and read across to other manufacturing sites.

* Assist in Defining Material Flow Metrics/Standardized Work/Operations Play Book

Required Skills & Experience

* Experience in Designing/Procuring/Building/Installing/Debugging Capital Equipment

* Experience in Managing OEMs (Program Management/OEM Timing/Open Issues/Financial Forecasts)

* Experience as a Project Lead (Coordinating Resources/Leadership Updates/Status Reporting/Tracking Timelines)

* Experience with Time Cycle Diagrams, Man/Machine Charts, and Capacity Charts

* Practical Problem-Solving Skills (Formal Training or Application of Red X, 7 Diamond, etc.)

* Experience with PFMEAs, Simulation, Controls Plans and NOK Strategies

* Exposure to Controls Engineering

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.