The Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Specialist will lead and oversee multiple complex projects focused on optimizing material flow, material storage, and advanced manufacturing processes across multi-site operations. The specialist will interact directly with Design Engineering, Program Managers, Logistics, Purchasing, and Operations Teams to coordinate and execute manufacturing milestones and deliverables while ensuring the right materials are delivered to the right place, at the right time, with minimal waste. This position requiresdeep technical expertisein material management, lean methodologies, and digital manufacturing technologies.

ResponsibilitiesMaterial Flow & Storage Optimization

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Logistics, Engineering, and Purchasing to align material flow systems with business goals andproduction scheduling requirements.
- Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in current material flow processes and proposedata-driven, quantified solutionswith measurable impact on throughput and cost reduction.
- Partner closely with the warehousing team to evaluatespace utilization using slotting optimization techniques, streamline storage strategies, and implement best practices that support lean manufacturing principles.
- Analyze, design, and implementoptimized material flow strategiesusingsimulation modeling and digital twin technologiesto ensure end-to-end synchronization across suppliers, internal operations, and warehouse environments.
- Continuously monitor and analyzeKPIsrelated to materials movement such as throughput, cycle time, delivery performance, and inventory accuracy, usingreal-time data dashboards and analytics platforms.




- Design and implementsupermarket pull systems and kanban replenishment strategiesto synchronize material flow with production demand.
- Develop standardized workflows andStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs)to ensure materials move efficiently from receiving to point-of-use.
- Applywarehouse management system (WMS) capabilitiesto improve inventory visibility, traceability, and accuracy across the facility.
- Ensure compliance with safety, ergonomic, and environmental standards in all flow system designs, incorporatingergonomic risk assessments and material handling equipment specifications.
- Implementation ofautomated material handling systems (AMHS), includingAutomated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), conveyor systems, and robotic pick-and-place solutions, as well as digital transformation and Industry 4.0 initiatives focused on connected and intelligent material handling.
- Leadcapacity planning and load balancing analysesto ensure material flow.

Manufacturing Engineering & Technical Leadership

- Work closely with Line of Business Leaders to ensure manufacturing plans are aligned to Product Roadmaps andlong-term strategic growth objectives.
- Lead, develop, and implementcomprehensive manufacturing plansfor assigned new products according to the NPDI program, applyingDesign for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)principles.




- Lead and provide direct support for plant-to-plant product transfers and new product development programs, ensuringtechnical feasibility assessmentsandmanufacturing readiness reviewsare completed at each program gate.
- Responsible for the execution of Manufacturing Readiness Checklists and deliverables of the NPDI Process, includingprocess capability studiesandfailure mode and effects analysis (FMEA).
- Leader for Manufacturing Prototype builds along with the local operations team to achieve2-week lead time, applyingrapid prototyping methodologiesand iterative build strategies.
- Assist with business-critical capital projects includingfacility planning, layout optimization using simulation tools, and detailed cost justification with ROI analysis.
- Applytime and motion studies, ergonomic assessments, and workstation design principlesto optimize operator efficiency and safety.
- Develop and maintaintechnical engineering standards, work instructions, and process control plansto ensure consistency across manufacturing sites.
- Leadroot cause analysis (RCA)andcorrective action processesfor manufacturing-related issues using structured problem-solving methodologies such as8D, A3, and Fishbone analysis.

Advanced Engineering & Digital Manufacturing

- Applysimulation and modeling tools(e.g., Arena, Simio, FlexSim, or equivalent) to validate material flow designs before physical implementation.
- Support the integration ofERP/MRP systems (Oracle, SAP)with shop floor execution systems to enablereal-time material visibility and automated replenishment triggers.
- Developvalue stream maps (VSM)for current and future states, identifying waste elimination opportunities and quantifying improvement potential across the en

📌 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Specialist (Mexicali)
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📍 Mexicali