Layout Engineer (Industrial Engineering / Factory & Site Design) :: Onsite :: W2 Position

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Layout Engineer (Industrial Engineering / Factory & Site Design)

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Pittsburgh, PA(Onsite) Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Layout Engineer with strong expertise in factory and site layout planning within large-scale manufacturing environments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, optimizing, and scaling manufacturing facilities by integrating production lines, warehouse operations, material flow, logistics, and infrastructure planning into efficient site layouts. This role requires a strong background in industrial engineering, facility planning, material flow optimization, and manufacturing systems, along with the ability to collaborate across operations, supply chain, facilities, and construction teams. Key Responsibilities Design and optimize factory layouts including manufacturing lines, warehouse/storage areas, material flow, people flow, and support spaces Develop site master plans to support future expansion, scalability, and operational efficiency Create and maintain detailed 2D/3D layouts using tools such as AutoCAD or Revit Drive layout governance, drafting standards, and layout change management processes Design and improve inbound, internal, and outbound material flow processes Manage site-level planning including dock layouts, truck flow, yard management, utilities, and infrastructure integration Collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Facilities, Construction, EHS, and Operations teams for successful layout execution Perform data-driven analysis for space utilization, throughput optimization, labor productivity, and bottleneck reduction Support PFEP (Plan for Every Part), warehouse design, storage strategy, and line-side delivery planning Conduct capacity planning, cycle time analysis, OEE analysis, line balancing, and throughput simulations Support factory ramp-up activities, installation, commissioning, and layout validation Drive continuous improvement and factory densification initiatives to enhance operational efficiency Required Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field 7+ years of experience in factory/site layout planning, industrial engineering, or manufacturing systems Experience working in large-scale manufacturing industries such as automotive, battery, energy, or heavy manufacturing Strong understanding of facility planning, material flow, logistics, and manufacturing operations Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or other 2D/3D layout design tools Knowledge of industrial engineering methodologies including OEE, takt time, cycle time analysis, and line balancing Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project coordination skills Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting greenfield manufacturing projects and factory ramp-ups Experience with PFEP, warehouse operations, AGVs, AMRs, conveyors, and material handling systems Familiarity with simulation/modeling tools such as FlexSim Experience collaborating with construction and facilities teams for infrastructure execution Understanding of EHS, safety, and regulatory requirements in manufacturing facility design Key Skills Factory Layout Planning Site Master Planning Industrial Engineering Material Flow Optimization Warehouse & Logistics Design Capacity Planning & Throughput Analysis AutoCAD / Revit

PFEP OEE

/ Line Balancing / Takt Time Cross-functional Collaboration Manufacturing Operations