🎁 Before you apply, rehearse this interview. Create your free WorkMundi account and get an Interview Training on HelpsYouSpeak — no cost, no card. I want my training →
JOB DESCRIPTION Summary: The Advanced Industrial Engineer- Material flow Automation provides technical expertise in standard labor analysis and lean manufacturing. The Advanced Industrial Engineer is the key link to providing technical support to plant IEs on standards related to material flow, provide support in the evaluation and implementation strike zone workstation layouts, and maintain key performance measurements to monitor and exceed department goals. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Mentor plant and COE IEs Provide technical support in development, evaluation, implementation and improvement of best business practices and automation as it relates to material flow. Development and analysis of future program material flow from dock to point of use. Provide technical support for the evaluation and implementation of best business practices as it relates to material flow. Provide technical support, assistance, training, and leadership to plant teams in the implementation of material flow standards. Support evaluation and updates to current materials standards. Provide training and technical assistance in the role out of changes to the material flow best business practices. Provide Technical support and leadership with indirect labor motion-based time standards. Maintenance of a central database for plant layouts, kitting process books, material handling labor tool, and other lean manufacturing documentation. Provide technical support and assist with labor roadmaps to decrease gap to labor goal Provide technical support and leadership in the establishment of future manufacturing footprint and core assembly processes. Provide technical support and data to the automation team with respect to material handling operations Support key initiatives and core projects as required. Qualification Requirements: Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering – Mechanical or Manufacturing preferred Minimum of 5 years of industry experience – high volume order fulfillment or distribution center experience desired Minimum 5 years of experience in designing material replenishment routes for automated and human powered technology – both full pallet and specialty packaging (i.e. totes, soft product, carts, etc.) Strong computer skills required (MS Office, AutoCAD, etc.) Interest and ability to learn AMR / AGC programming Experience in simulation software is desired (FlexSim) Strong Leadership and Interpersonal skills – ability to work in a matrix organization and effectively lead without direct positional authority is required Strong communication, presentation, and teamwork (verbal and documentation) skills – ability to write clear and concise technical documentation is required Flexible work & Extensive travel and plant visits is required Education and Experience Required: Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering - Industrial preferred Minimum of 5 years of industry experience PRIMARY LOCATION Central Tech Unit Plymouth MI
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
144.883Jobs
31.687IN
81%EN
That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.