Job Description

Blue Chip Talent, in partnership with a leading automotive manufacturing organization, is seeking a skilled Senior Material Flow Engineer. This role is responsible for designing and optimizing end-to-end material-flow processes, implementing advanced logistics automation solutions, and driving efficient supply chain operations from the warehouse through production.

Job Duties:

• Design and develop end-to-end material flow and logistics processes from external warehouses to manufacturing operations
• Partner with production, manufacturing engineering, packaging, logistics, and facility planning teams to optimize supply chain operations
• Create detailed value stream maps, warehouse layouts, routing strategies, and logistics process designs
• Implement and support automated material handling systems including conveyors, AGVs, ASRS, and other warehouse automation technologies
• Develop analytical models to evaluate throughput, storage capacity, sequencing strategies, batching methods, and operational costs
• Manage project schedules and coordinate engineering activities to meet program milestones
• Ensure projects achieve safety, quality, cost, timing, and throughput objectives
• Lead initiatives that leverage automation, data analytics, and artificial intelligence to improve material flow efficiency and operational performance

Skills & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of supply chain, logistics, or material flow engineering experience
• 5+ years developing end-to-end material flow processes for high-volume manufacturing or distribution environments
• 3+ years of facility layout planning using AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar 2D/3D design software
• Experience with material handling automation including conveyors, AGVs, ASRS, or comparable technologies
• Experience using simulation software such as FlexSim, AnyLogic, or similar modeling platforms
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or comparable data visualization tools
• Strong analytical skills with experience using data to drive engineering and operational decisions

Desired:

• Master's degree or MBA in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related discipline
• PMP, APICS CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD certification
• 7+ years of supply chain engineering, industrial engineering, or program management experience
• Experience with MES, MRP, WMS, or YMS platforms
• Experience using Python for data analysis or process automation
• Experience supporting automotive, electronics, or other high-volume manufacturing operations
• Experience implementing first-principles engineering solutions across complex manufacturing environments

Blue Chip Talent is an award-winning and woman-owned talent solutions provider based out of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. For over 30 years, we've specialized in IT, Engineering, and Professional Services staffing—now serving clients in 37 states and counting. We connect the market's elite talent with top employers, pairing exceptional white-glove service with proven hiring results to drive innovation and fuel growth.

We offer industry-leading benefits options and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values merit-based recruitment centered around technical ability, skillset, and alignment with our employing partners.