Job Title: Material Flow EngineerJob Description The Material Flow Engineer optimizes warehousing, material flow, and supply chain operations to achieve best-in-class quality, reliability, speed, and asset utilization across a global manufacturing platform. This role works in a fast-paced, highly technical production environment and requires close collaboration with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Business Operations to support both new product development and full-rate production. The position is ideal for someone who takes holistic ownership of operational challenges, uses data to drive decisions, and consistently delivers practical, scalable solutions on the production floor. Responsibilities + Work across multiple programs from development through full-rate production to scale material flow and warehousing solutions in line with manufacturing process maturity. + Proactively identify production imbalances and bottlenecks caused by inventory processes, line layouts, parts shortages, staffing constraints, and other production limitations, and drive cross-functional resolution with Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality. + Own and maintain metrics, KPIs, and reporting for monitoring production line health and efficiency, including cycle time, throughput rate, capacity, utilization, process non-conformities, and inventory accuracy. + Conduct detailed time studies of current and emerging processes to ensure efficiency across warehouse and operations. + Develop and refine processes to optimize work plans for highly variable demand profiles across multiple sites. + Translate data, tools, and reports into clear, actionable tasks that improve warehouse and material flow operations across diverse processes and facilities. + Produce and maintain tools and models that increase the accuracy of work demand forecasts for new facilities and maturing processes using data-driven methods such as value stream mapping, process mapping, and line balancing techniques. + Identify capacity constraints in production and warehousing and propose practical solutions, including process automation and workflow optimization. + Apply Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve material flow without relying on large capital expenditures. + Perform hands-on operational analysis and implement error-proofing (poka-yoke) and other process improvements that enable teams to execute reliably. + Interact with SQL databases to store information and build custom queries that track production and inventory-related metrics. + Present project results and recommendations to cross-functional teams, clearly connecting data insights to proposed next steps and business impact. + Support the design and setup of departments or factories, including layout definition, flow lines, continuous flow, one-piece flow, and workstation design. + Collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure products are built and shipped on time under stringent quality standards. + Continuously iterate on incremental improvements, rapidly deploying changes to the production floor and refining them toward world-class performance. Essential Skills + Bachelor's degree in engineering. + 5+ years of experience in a high-rate supply chain or manufacturing environment where complex mechanical and/or electrical assemblies are built with heavy data utilization. + Ability to read and interpret technical documentation such as engineering drawings and CAD data. + Understanding of a variety of hardware manufacturing processes for electronics, including PCBAs and sensor hardware. + Understanding of manufacturing processes for structures, mechanical components, and electromechanical systems. + Strong background in manufacturing environments such as aerospace, automotive, medical device, or other high-volume production with various part sizes. + Experience applying Lean Manufacturing principles and structured problem-solving in an operational setting. + Demonstrated ability to diagnose operational problems, implement effective solutions, and follow through to sustained results while working independently. + Experience with process automation, including identifying manual processes and determining where they can be automated and optimized. + Ability to identify and analyze capacity constraints in production and warehousing. + Proficiency with value stream mapping, process mapping, and line balancing techniques. + Familiarity with materials engineering, supply chain operations, inventory management, and inventory control. + Ability to relocate, if not already local, to work onsite in Atlanta, GA. + Status as a U.S. Person due to required access to export-controlled information or facilities. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience planning and optimizing material flow solutions with a strong understanding of safety protocols and regulatory compliance. + Experience with department or factory design and setup, including flow lines, continuous flow, one-piece flow, and workstation design. + Proven ability to own an entire value chain from start to finish, measure each step of the process, and translate findings into actionable tasks that deliver significant and sustainable business improvements. + Experience presenting project results to cross-functional teams and clearly relating data insights to recommended next steps. + Prior experience with a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for production operations or a Warehouse Management System (WMS). + Prior knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, Oracle Fusion, SAP, or similar platforms. + Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing principles that drive measurable productivity improvements. + Hands-on experience delivering successful projects using operational analysis, error-proofing (poka-yoke), and other low-CAPEX process improvements. + Experience interacting with SQL databases, including storage of information and building custom queries for production and inventory metrics. + Familiarity with Odoo or similar business systems. + background in industrial engineering or closely related disciplines. + Knowledge of ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) practices and controls in electronics manufacturing environments. + Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment. + Self-starter mindset with the ability to work with minimal supervision and drive initiatives from concept to implementation. Work Environment This is a fully onsite role based at a manufacturing and warehousing facility in Atlanta, GA, operating Monday through Friday during standard daytime hours. The environment is fast-paced and highly collaborative, with close interaction between supply chain, engineering, quality, and operations teams. Work takes place in a combination of office, production floor, and warehouse settings, using tools such as MES, WMS, ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Odoo), and SQL-based reporting and analytics. The role may involve being on the production floor to observe processes, conduct time studies, and support line layout and workstation design. Travel requirements are approximately 15% or less, primarily to other sites or facilities as needed to support multi-site operations and material flow initiatives. The company culture emphasizes innovation, data-driven decision-making, continuous improvement, and delivering advanced technology solutions to complex, mission-driven challenges. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Atlanta, GA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $130000.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Atlanta,GA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. 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