Material Handling Engineer

About the Role:Responsible for defining and executing equipment design & procurement, internal material flow improvements, working with cross functional teams to improve material flow, containerization, and line display for existing and new programs. The Industrial Material Handling Engineer will also work with facilities and equipment engineering, including identification of all material display and delivery equipment. This engineer will also develop facility marking & layout designs as required for supply chain processes (storageaisle stripping), budget tracking and reporting, bid specification preparation, PIV requirements. This position will also identify, support, and cooperate in Lean Manufacturing events in support of the manufacturing facilities. All engineers at Wabash are expected to support the Wabash Manufacturing System (WMS) standards and methodologies.Your Responsibilities:Acts as the liaison for material handling initiatives being considered from other functional departments, i.e., production, facilities, supply chain & safetyIdentify, support & implement material handling and continuous improvement programs in support of the entire manufacturing processExamples would include cycle time reduction, plant layouts, material display design, scrap and cost reduction planning related to material handling functionsParticipates andor coordinates lean & continuous improvement cross functional workshops to implement projects in a variety of areasExamples: Dock & storage (warehouse) analysis, route planning, minimum material handling, WPO, 5S5T, PFEP, FLOW, dividual and cross functional project support requiredMaintains project budget(s) and timeline(s)Performs economic analysis techniques for assigned workPrepares detailed bid andor design specifications for new material handling equipmentAttends appropriate system buy-offs; travel minimal but expected during run-offsAbility to perform in a constantly changing high pressure environmentOther duties as assignedLet's Talk About Your Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree; Major Desired: Engineering or Technology required (Industrial (preferred), Mechanical or related field)1-3 years' experience within field described aboveThis person should have supply chain, lean manufacturing, industrial and mechanical engineering experience a plusProficiency in Microsoft Office, SolidWorks andor AutoCAD requiredUnderstanding of MS Project, Visio and MRPERP systems requiredAble to construct Value Stream Maps (current and future states), identify improvements and lead cross functional teamsSix Sigma Green or Black Belt certification preferredSAP, AS400 experience preferredLeadership Attributes:At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about:Embrace Diversity and Inclusion -- Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusivenessSeek to Listen -- Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisionsAlways Learn -- Strive to improve; do not quit or settle for the status quoBe Authentic -- Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you doWin Together -- Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One WabashJoin us in turning ideas into world-changing realities. Curate and build your high-impact professional career at Wabash!

Created: 2025-02-21