Staff Logistics Engineer

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a Staff Logistics Engineer to join the team of a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space. This role will own the logistics design and launch strategy for new manufacturing programs, with a strong focus on readiness from facility build-out through start of production. The position serves as a key cross-functional partner to an international manufacturing partner, working closely with operations, IT, and systems teams to ensure an efficient and well-controlled launch. Success in this role will mean building scalable logistics processes, strengthening inventory control, and supporting smooth new product introduction in a complex automotive manufacturing environment.

Location: Hayward, CA - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design, layout, and operational launch of new logistics programs.
• Serve as the senior logistics lead and primary liaison to a key international manufacturing partner.
• Lead logistics readiness across the full site lifecycle from facility build-out to start of production.
• Develop a comprehensive logistics launch plan to drive cross-functional logistics readiness.
• Manage a recurring cadence of onsite engagement with international manufacturing partner facilities.
• Establish 5S, visual management, standard work, and inventory control processes.
• Collaborate with IT and Systems teams to specify requirements for Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Operations, or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in logistics, industrial engineering, supply chain, or operations leadership within the automotive industry.
• Proven experience launching logistics operations for a greenfield or brownfield manufacturing site, from initial build-out through start of production (SOP).
• Experience launching new products or programs (NPI) in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and decision-support skills, including build-location trade studies, transportation cost modeling, and logistics infrastructure planning.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required.

Benefits

• Paid time off including sick leave, vacation, and bereavement.
• Unpaid time off options available.
• Equity-based long-term incentive awards.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Long-term care insurance.
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.

Pay

Compensation: $212,000 – $255,000 annually