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Material Handling Equipment Engineer

Venteon

Troy, MI

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$40–$50 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Contractor, Full-time
SKILLS
MATERIAL HANDLING, Equipment Selection, RFQ, AutoCAD, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Manufacturing, Facilities Planning, Materials Engineering, Willing to Travel
QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements of the Senior Material Handling Equipment Engineer:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related Engineering discipline.
  • 5+ years of facilities and equipment engineering experience in automotive manufacturing launch environments.
  • Demonstrated experience running equipment bid processes end-to-end: spec development, RFQ, bid comparison, award, and installation oversight.
  • Working knowledge of material handling equipment categories: mobile equipment, racking systems, line-side presentation devices, and tugger/dolly systems.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D; 3D exposure preferred.
  • Direct experience managing fabricators and installation contractors on-site.
  • Familiarity with Capex procurement processes in an OEM or Tier 1 is a strong plus.
RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties of the Senior  Material Handling Equipment Engineer:

  • Provide specification, procurement, and implementation of material handling equipment for an automotive assembly launch. 
  • Responsible for the full facilities and equipment workstream — from defining technical requirements and developing bid packages, to managing contractors through fabrication, delivery, and installation.
  • Work directly with the CapEx procurement team and material handling engineering leads, serving as the technical authority on equipment decisions and the day-to-day point of contact for suppliers and fabricators.
  • Develop detailed technical specifications for material handling equipment including flow rack, carts, high-bay racking, mobile equipment, and special-purpose handling devices.
  • Develop 2D/3D equipment layouts in AutoCAD or equivalent; validate dimensional fit within plant layout.
  • Prepare RFQ packages, lead technical bid evaluations,  and recommend vendor selections.Review fabricator submittals and engineering drawings for compliance with specifications.
  • Support PFEP development and maintain equipment tracking documentation.
    Manage supplier relationships from award through completed installation.
  • Coordinate fabrication schedules, factory acceptance, transportation, and on-site installation.
  • Oversee installation contractors and debug activities, track punch lists through resolution.
  • Collaborate with material flow engineering, industrial engineering, and operations teams.
  • Provide regular status reporting on scope, schedule, and risk to program leadership.
     
BENEFITS
Medical, Dental, Vision
LOCATION
Troy, MI
POSTED
13 days ago

 

VENTEON and Havard Resource Solutions are hiring a Sr. Material Handling Equipment Engineer to work in Troy, MI as well as travel to Fort Wayne, Indiana for the duration of the project.

POSITION TYPE: Full-time, Open-end contract. Day shift. PAY: $40.00 to $50.00 per hour

About the Company

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Venteon

At Venteon, we are experts in providing Executive Search and Staffing services in Accounting & Finance, Engineering, Technology, Sales & Marketing and Advertising with the following options:

Direct Placement / Executive Search

Contract

Contract-to-Direct

Project Based Solutions

We Deliver the Right Solutions:

Our recruiters are experienced in finding the right candidates for your position. Through active recruiting within our vast network (both locally and nationally), we source qualified candidates that have the exact experience necessary to make an immediate impact.

Our goal is to make the right placement the first time. We spend a great deal of time matching the right candidate with the right opportunity. Once a placement is made, we implement an ongoing quality control program to ensure the satisfaction of both parties. We believe that being proactive in this process enables us to provide a high level of success in our placement process.

We Build Long-Term Partnerships:

Our professional staff will learn about your business, culture, and work environment in order to understand the requirements and skills needed for your open position. We then tailor our search to these specific requirements and efficiently address your critical hiring needs. Our dedication to nurturing long-term, trust-based relationships with both clients and candidates is the reason for our success.

INDUSTRY
Accounting and Auditing Services