Manufacturing Process Engineer; Conveyor & Warehouse Systems

Manufacturing Process Engineer (Conveyor & Warehouse Systems)

JOB TITLE:

Manufacturing Process Engineer (Conveyor & Warehouse Systems)

DEPARTMENT:
Continuous Process Improvement

REPORTS TO:

Manufacturing Process Engineer Manager

FLSA STATUS:
Salary Exempt

DATE: 01/09/2026

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Logisti

Q is a dynamic and rapidly growing conveyor system integrator dedicated to providing turn‑key innovative solutions to the retail, e‑commerce & distribution markets. In our 750,000 sq. ft. facility located in Port Clinton, Ohio, you will find a team of innovators dedicated to building solutions that solve our customers’ evolving needs.

At Logisti

Q, our core values of integrity, innovation, accountability, and collaboration are the cornerstones of our success. Integrity is at the heart of everything we do, ensuring honesty and transparency in our actions. Innovation drives us to constantly seek creative solutions and push the boundaries of what’s possible. Accountability means we take responsibility for our work and uphold the highest standards. Collaboration fuels our collective strength, bringing together diverse perspectives to achieve common goals.

By embracing these values, we foster a culture that not only delivers exceptional results but also makes Logisti

Q a great place to work.

JOB SUMMARY

The Process Engineer is responsible for designing, optimizing, and standardizing manufacturing and packaging processes for conveyor systems and storage/warehousing equipment. This role bridges product design, manufacturing layouts, material flow, and packaging solutions to ensure efficient, safe, and cost‑effective production and shipment of large industrial equipment. The engineer works closely with design engineering, production, quality, and logistics teams to develop scalable manufacturing layouts, improve throughput, reduce waste, and ensure products are packaged and shipped to meet customer, regulatory, and transportation requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for conveyor systems, racking, and warehouse automation equipment.
• Design and improve plant layouts, work cells, and material flow for efficient assembly and fabrication.
• Analyze cycle times, takt time, labor utilization, and bottlenecks to improve throughput.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) by defining manufacturing and packaging processes early in design.
• Design packaging solutions for large, heavy, or irregular conveyor and warehouse components.
• Ensure packaging protects products during handling, storage, and transportation while minimizing cost and waste.
• Collaborate with logistics to optimize palletization, crating, container loading, and freight efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with customer, carrier, and international shipping requirements.
• Lead lean manufacturing, kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to reduce labor, material, scrap, damage, and packaging costs.
• Develop standard work instructions, process documentation, and visual aids.
• Support automation or tooling improvements to improve safety and productivity.
• Partner with design engineering to ensure manufacturability and packability (DFM/DFA/DFP).
• Support quality teams in root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Provide technical support to production and resolve manufacturing or packaging issues.
• Work with suppliers to improve packaging materials and manufacturing methods.
• Create and maintain process flows, work instructions, routings, and BOM structures.
• Establish packaging standards and specifications.
• Support PFMEA, control plans, and risk assessments.
• Flexibility to take on additional responsibilities aligned with departmental or organizational goals.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None.

TRAVEL DEMANDS

• Occasional travel may be required to support project sites or vendor visits.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Proficiency with 3D CAD software (Solid Works preferred) for creating layouts, process simulations, and tooling concepts.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems for routing, BOM, and production planning activities (experience with Epicor or similar systems preferred).
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles,…