Wacker Neuson Group · 8 hours ago
Logistics Engineer I
Menomonee Falls, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expWacker Neuson is seeking a Logistics Engineer I to support the material strategy for optimizing material storage and flow within their production facility. The role involves working with various departments to implement processes that align with the manufacturing vision and strategy.
IndustrialMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Design, implement, sustain, & improve the PFEP (Plan for Every Part) for areas of responsibility – in support of the manufacturing strategy
Develop processes & layouts to optimize material flow from receiving to assembly point-of-use, using a variety of storage & conveyance methods; Kanban, kitting, repackaging, sequencing, etc
Work closely with manufacturing engineering & material handling departments to design, implement, sustain, & improve material handling processes
Work with purchasing & planning to implement & improve the material flow plan
Create & maintain Visual Work Instructions for material handling processes
Audit processes by gathering feedback, analyzing data, & measuring KPIs
Identify & lead implementation of improvements in-line with department & organizational objectives
Analyze BOMs for new part introduction & support the NPI process
Responsible for logistics engineering portion of ECN/ECO process
Lead project design & implementation for new product, warehouse, & part introduction of low to medium complexity
Resolve logistics, SAP, & safety issues of medium to high complexity
Audit processes by gathering feedback, analyzing data, & measuring KPIs
Identify & lead implementation of improvements of low to medium complexity in-line with department & organizational objectives
Work with Purchasing on implementation & improvement of material packaging, including the use of returnable packaging
Identify packaging improvements in line with PFEP strategy
Lead Kaizen and lean events to improve current state processes
Facilitate improvement projects which support department & organizational goals in areas of safety, quality, schedule attainment, & efficiency
Occasionally lead small teams of hourly employees on special projects
Occasionally present to senior management on status of projects
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline required
Experience with SAP, or similar ERP software required
1-3 years of experience in logistics engineering, material control, or industrial/manufacturing engineering required
Proficient verbal, written and group communication skills required
Strong data analysis skills – able to gather & organize data from variety of sources, including; ERP systems data, engineering drawings, Microsoft Excel, Access
Experience with logistics engineering responsibilities of ECN/ECO + new product introduction process required
Experience with 2D CAD software required
Experience managing multiple priorities required
Preferred
Experience with Warehouse Management Systems preferred
Company
Wacker Neuson Group
Wacker Neuson Group is a manufacturer of machinery and equipment for the construction, architecture, and agriculture industry.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-04-24
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