Logistics Project Engineer

Location: Blue Springs, MS (Local candidates preferred)
Travel: 50%+ (domestic & limited international)
Interview Process: Virtual interview → Onsite interview

The Manufacturing Business Operations – Internal Logistics Engineering team is seeking a motivated Engineer to support internal logistics projects across multiple North American manufacturing sites. This role is ideal for recent graduates or junior-level engineers who are eager to gain hands-on exposure to manufacturing, logistics engineering, and process improvement initiatives.

Reporting to the Internal Logistics Manager, this position plays a key role in optimizing internal material flow by balancing the needs of External Logistics, Production Engineering Planning, and Manufacturing Operations to develop efficient, scalable internal delivery processes.

• Lead and support cross-functional internal logistics projects across manufacturing facilities

• Partner with engineering, production, and logistics teams to troubleshoot and improve parts flow

• Analyze current-state processes and challenge existing systems to develop optimal future-state logistics solutions

• Develop and execute strategies to communicate supply chain KPIs, including internal delivery, routing, and returns handling

• Collaborate with plant teams and pilot engineers to confirm process requirements, equipment needs, and system compliance

• Support and lead installation of internal logistics equipment, including both manual and automated delivery systems

• Support training and testing activities related to internal logistics systems

• Operate effectively within compressed timelines to support manufacturing schedules

• Candidates local to Mississippi or surrounding areas to minimize travel requirements

• Open to recent graduates and junior-level professionals

• Strong interest in manufacturing, logistics engineering, and process optimization

• Comfortable working in hands-on, plant-facing environments

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience

• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Project, and/or Planner

• AutoCAD layout design experience

• Demonstrated project planning experience

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Willingness to travel 50%+, including multi-week site support as needed

• Based out of Blue Springs, MS, while supporting additional manufacturing sites

• Project Management experience

• Experience supporting automation or innovation project installations

• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment

• Experience with SolidWorks, Inventor, or other CAD tools

• Experience with FlexSim or simulation software

• Material and Information Flow Chart training

• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience