Job Title:

Manufacturing Engineer

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Industrial Engineering and SAP EWM Location:

Mattoon, IL 61938 (100% Onsite)

Pay Rate:

$37.00

•$40.00 per hour

Duration:

12 Months Contract with possibility of

Extension Shift:

Core hours are 6:00 AM

•2:30 PM, but must be flexible to support/cover 2nd shift (up to ~50% of the time, with an adjusted later start time working until 7:00 PM) Job Summary We are seeking an energetic and data-driven Manufacturing Engineer

•Industrial Engineering to provide operational engineering and process support within a high-volume Parts Distribution Center in Mattoon, IL. In this role, you will optimize warehouse fulfillment workflows—including receiving, storage, order picking, packing, and outbound shipping—while acting as a resident functional and transactional expert in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) . Working directly on the floor alongside warehouse technicians, pick/pack teams, and logistics leadership, you will conduct root cause analyses, build data visualizations/dashboards, implement lean distribution practices, and drive continuous improvements that enhance productivity, safety, and delivery accuracy.

Key Responsibilities Distribution & Warehouse Process Optimization:

Analyze, define, and continuously improve standard operating processes across inbound receiving, slotted storage, automated/manual picking, packing, and shipping bays.

SAP EWM Subject Matter Expertise:

Serve as the on-site technical and transactional resource for SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM); troubleshoot system errors, improve inventory transactions, and train front-line distribution personnel on system best practices. Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA): Investigate fulfillment errors, operational bottlenecks, safety concerns, and inventory discrepancies; lead structured root-cause investigations and implement sustainable corrective/preventive actions.

Data Analytics & Visualization:

Gather, analyze, and visualize warehouse throughput and labor efficiency metrics using business intelligence and data visualization tools to support operational decision-making.

Floor Collaboration & Training:

Partner across all levels of the warehouse environment—working directly with pickers, packers, shippers, facilities technicians, and management to foster an organized, safe, and high-performance culture.

Onsite Facility Mobility:

Operate internal facility transport vehicles (such as Cushman carts and golf carts) to quickly navigate across warehouse buildings after completing onsite safety certification.

Required Qualifications Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical discipline (Equivalent technical training and related industrial/warehouse engineering experience will also be evaluated) .

Core Technical Competencies:

SAP Expertise:

Demonstrated hands-on experience utilizing SAP (specifically SAP EWM / Warehouse Management modules) for transactions and process flows.

Root Cause Analysis:

Practical experience utilizing formal root cause analysis and corrective action frameworks to solve process/quality failures.

Data Analytics:

Proven ability to manipulate logistics/production data and create clear visual metrics/dashboards.

Communication Skills:

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the demonstrated ability to engage effectively with wage floor associates as well as senior leadership.

Work Hours & PPE Requirements:

Must be able to work 6:00 AM

•2:30 PM, with flexibility to adjust start times to cover 2nd shift operations (working until 7:00 PM up to 50% of the time). Must possess and wear Metatarsal safety boots on Day 1.

Note:

Only US Citizens and Green Card Holders will be considered on a direct W2 basis. Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this position. Preferred Qualifications Experience working inside large-scale distribution centers, parts logistics hubs, or manufacturing fulfillment operations. Practical understanding of Lean warehousing concepts, continuous improvement (Kaizen/5S), slotting optimization, and labor standards.

Background Check:

Yes JM-R7 #IND2 Application Question(s): Are you a US Citizen or Green Card Holder? (

Note:

Visa sponsorship is unavailable for this placement now or in the future). Do you hold a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, or an equivalent technical field? Do you have hands-on experience working with SAP EWM (Extended Warehouse Management) or core SAP inventory modules? Do you have experience conducting root cause analyses and building data visualizations/dashboards for warehouse or manufacturing operations? Are you comfortable with shift flexibility (starting at 6:00 AM

•2:30 PM, but able to cover mid/second shift hours working until 7:00 PM up to 50% of the time)? This position is 100% onsite in Mattoon, IL 61938 and requires wearing Metatarsal safety boots on Day 1. Can you meet these requirements? Are you comfortable driving small indoor utility vehicles (Cushman/golf cart) across the distribution facility after completing safety training? Cube Hub payroll is "Bi-Weekly" (we pay every other Friday). Are you comfortable with this policy? Please confirm your primary email address, contact phone number, and agreement to the hourly pay rate range

Pay:

$37.00

•$40.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Referral program Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person