Manufacturing Engineer, Plant Layout

Manufacturing Engineer, Plant Layout

Role Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer, Plant Layout 

is responsible for

designing,

optimizing

, and

maintaining

factory layouts to support safe, efficient, and scalable manufacturing operations. This role focuses on equipment placement, material flow, and space

utilization

, using CAD tools to translate process requirements into practical, high-performing physical systems.

This role reports to the Senior Manager, Operational Excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Factory Layout & Design

• Develop and maintain 2D factory layouts using AutoCAD

• Design equipment placement, line configurations, and production areas

• Ensure layouts

  optimize

  material flow, labor efficiency, and safety

• Create clear,

  accurate

  drawings for cross-functional us

  e

Installation

• Serve as the owner of layout accuracy on the factory floor, ensuring equipment is installed per exact drawing dimensions

• Translate CAD layouts into physical floor markings (taping, marking) to prepare for equipment installation and line changes

• Partner with operations and vendors during installation to verify real-time alignment to layout drawings

  and post-installation sign-off

Space Utilization

• Improve space

  utilization

  across production and warehouse interfaces

• Eliminate

  unnecessary movement and handling through layout improvements

Capital Projects & Facility Changes

• Support capital projects with layout development, scenario analysis, and documentation

• Collaborate with engineering and project teams during planning and execution phases

• Ensure alignment between design intent and on-site implementation

Standards & Documentation

• Apply and uphold established facility layout standards (clearances, spacing, access, safety)

• Ensure drawings reflect

  accurate

  as-built conditions

• Maintain up-to-date facility documentation and layout files

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in

  Mechanical

  ,

  Industrial,

  or related

  Engineering field

• 1

  -

  3

  years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, or facility design

• Strong

  proficiency

  in AutoCAD for factory layout design

• Experience designing layouts for production lines, equipment, and material flow

• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills

Preferred / Nice to Have

• Experience in high-throughput manufacturing environments (e.g., food, CPG, packaging)

• Familiarity with facility expansions, line commissioning, or capital project execution

• Experience collaborating with external vendors, integrators, or contractors

Relevant Software & Tools

• AutoCAD (required)

Salary Ranges:

$86,100.00 - $123,900.00