Material Flow Engineering Specialist

Modis
Chattanooga, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 5/7/2023 CLOSED ON 6/6/2023

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Job Description

Akkodis is seeking a Material Flow Engineering Specialist for a long term contract opportunity with a client located in the Chattanooga TN area.

Pay Range: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Coordinate multiple Material Flow related projects and identify priorities based on current business needs. Design material flow systems and processes to support the Production System. Responsible to develop team network and gain consensus cross functionally for newly identified process improvement opportunities.

Role Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate overall material flow process for production trials and model changes
  • Design part flow and material routing for the Body and Assembly production
  • Prioritize equipment needs and support Material Flow projects from business case approval through implementation
  • Lead activities between Logistics and Material Flow planning to provide safe and efficient processes
  • Review Logistics concepts for packaging design and project coordination
  • Develop the production process to ensure processes meet safety standards, quality standards, environmental, and OSHA regulations
  • Review other manufacturing facilities and develop benchmark systems in an automotive manufacturing environment to meet and exceed company goals and objectives
  • Create a continuous improvement environment to develop best in class production system
  • Coordinate activities with the maintenance team to minimize production delays due to equipment issues
  • Develop systems to meet KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and analyze data to monitor performance and plan improvements
  • Identify requirements for vehicle structure to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost in all departments within the automotive facility
  • Monitor safety, quality, cost, and productivity, with improvement activities for assigned areas of production
  • Complete projects on schedule and within the annual administrative, operational, and capital budgets
  • Provide direction and assistance to analyze production issues, propose countermeasures, and resolve issues

  • Top 3 experience points the candidate should have:

  • 3D modeling (CAD or Catia preferred)
  • Automotive or Manufacturing experience


  • Qualifications

    Years of Experience:
    3-5 years' job related experience, automotive background preferred

    Education:
    Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant 4 year technical degree / work experience
    Desired: Master's degree or equivalent in industry related experience

    Skills:
  • Problem solving
  • Analytical and conceptual thinking - using logic and reason, creative and strategic
  • Project management - Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Communication skills - interpersonal, presentation and written
  • Computer skills - skilled in the use of software and industrial networking (Proficient in MS Office required)
  • Integration - joining people, processes or systems
  • Influencing and negotiation skills
  • Resource management


  • Specialized skills, knowledge or certifications unique to this role
    Required:
  • Part delivery system development
  • Material Flow & Logistics knowledge
  • Strong mechanical aptitude
  • Project Management
  • Equipment design
  • CAD & Solid modeling knowledge
  • Positive employee relations/team building
  • Lean/visual systems
  • Continuous improvement implementation


  • Desired:
  • Implementation of engineering changes
  • Automotive experience
  • Microstation experience
  • Catia experience
  • VW production system & logistics knowledge
  • SAP knowledge
  • Experience using logistics simulation tools
  • Ergonomic evaluations
  • External logistics coordination

  • C2C not available for this position.

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