Staff Logistics Engineer

In this role, you will: • Lead the end-to-end design, layout, and operational launch of new Logistics programs, including inbound planning, internal material flow and warehousing, outbound transportation, and logistics engineering (packaging, systems, and industrial engineering). • Serve as the senior logistics lead and primary liaison to a key international manufacturing partner, representing Logistics in onsite workshops, program steering meetings, and executive alignment sessions. • Lead Logistics readiness across the full site lifecycle – from greenfield/brownfield facility build-out and build-location decisions through new-product launch and start of production (SOP). • Develop a comprehensive logistics launch plan to drive cross-functional logistics readiness for program gate reviews, surfacing schedule, capacity, and material-flow risks early and driving them to closure. • Manage a recurring cadence of onsite engagement with international manufacturing partner facilities, including technical workshops, kickoffs, and leadership reviews. • Establish 5S, visual management, standard work, and inventory control processes tailored specifically for a high-turn, high-availability service environment. • Collaborate with IT and Systems teams to specify requirements for Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and inventory tracking technologies across the network. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Operations, or a related field. • 12+ years of experience in logistics, industrial engineering, supply chain, or operations leadership within the automotive industry. • Proven experience launching logistics operations for a greenfield or brownfield manufacturing site, from initial build-out through start of production (SOP). • Experience launching new products or programs (NPI) in a complex manufacturing environment. • Strong analytical and decision-support skills, including build-location trade studies, transportation cost modeling, and logistics infrastructure planning. • Willingness and ability to travel as required. Bonus Qualifications • Experience working with contract or co-development vehicle manufacturers. • Experience with SAP, S/4HANA, or comparable ERP/logistics systems. • APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, CLTD) or PMP. • Experience in autonomous vehicle, robotics, or other advanced-technology manufacturing environments.