Layout Design Engineer
hace 1 día
Pittsburgh
Hello \n We have the following contract job opening with one of my clients. Please send me the updated resume if you are interested. \n \n Role: 2D Layout Engineer (Industrial Engineering / Factory & Site Design) \n Location: Pittsburgh, PA / Boston, MA -Onsite Role \n Type : Long term Contract \n \n Role Overview: \n The Layout Engineer will be responsible for end-to-end site and factory layout management, including building-level and campus-level planning. This role focuses on designing, optimizing, and scaling manufacturing facilities by integrating production systems, material flow, warehouse operations, and site infrastructure into a cohesive and efficient layout. The ideal candidate will combine industrial engineering expertise, data-driven analysis, and cross-functional leadership to support large-scale manufacturing growth. \n \n Basic Qualifications: \n\n • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field\n, • 7+ years of experience in site/factory layout planning, industrial engineering, or manufacturing systems\n, • Experience in large-scale manufacturing environments (e.g., automotive, battery, energy, or heavy industry)\n, • Strong understanding of site planning, material flow, and facility design principles\n\n \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Lead factory layout design across manufacturing lines, warehouse/storage areas, material flow, people flow, and ancillary/support spaces\n, • Develop long-term site master plans to support phased capacity expansion and future scalability\n, • Define and implement layout governance and standards, including change management, visual factory standards, drafting standards, and layout processes\n, • Create and maintain block layouts and detailed 2D/3D layouts aligned with Plan of Record (POR) and business requirements\n, • Design and optimize end-to-end material flow, including inbound, internal logistics (WIP), and outbound finished goods flow\n, • Own and manage overall site layout, including building placement, external logistics flow (truck movement, dock doors, yards), utilities, and infrastructure planning\n, • Optimize dock utilization, yard flow, and transportation interfaces to improve logistics efficiency at the site level\n, • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Facilities, Construction, EHS) to align on layout requirements and ensure seamless execution\n, • Perform data-driven analysis to optimize space utilization, flow efficiency, labor productivity, and cost\n, • Develop and integrate PFEP (Plan for Every Part) into layout decisions, including storage strategy, packaging, and line-side delivery\n, • Define and track layout performance metrics, including flow distance, aisle utilization, space density, throughput, and bottlenecks\n, • Support capacity planning and modeling using OEE, cycle time analysis, and throughput simulations\n, • Drive factory densification initiatives by eliminating non-value-added movement and improving layout efficiency\n, • Support installation, commissioning, and layout validation during site construction and production ramp-up\n, • Translate complex layout and operational data into clear, executive-level insights to support strategic decisions\n\n \n \n Preferred Qualifications: \n\n • Experience in greenfield site development and large-scale factory ramp-up\n, • Proven experience in site master planning, including yard design, dock strategy, and infrastructure planning\n, • Hands-on experience with PFEP, warehouse design, and material handling systems (AGVs, AMRs, conveyors)\n, • Proficiency in layout tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, or similar 2D/3D design software\n, • Experience with simulation tools (e.g., FlexSim) for factory and logistics modeling\n, • Strong knowledge of Capacity Model and Labor industrial engineering methodologies (OEE, line balancing, takt time, cycle time analysis)\n, • Experience working with construction and facilities teams on site execution and infrastructure integration\n, • Familiarity with safety, environmental, and regulatory considerations in site design\n\n \n Key Skills & Competencies: \n\n • Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills\n, • Ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects across site and factory levels\n, • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders from shop floor to executive leadership\n, • Systems-thinking mindset with attention to detail\n, • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment\n\n \n \n Regards, \n Rakesh kumar |Sr Technical Recruiter \n \n KK Software Associates LLC \n 8751 Collin-McKinney Pkwy, #1302, McKinney,TX 75070 \n Direct: 469 545-1388 Ext : 1388 \n Email: rakesh@kksoftwareassociates.com \n Web: www.kksoftwareassociates.com