Skydio
Senior Material Flow Engineer
Hayward, California, United States · Senior · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$128k-$210kDetected 44 days ago
SQLData AnalysisData VisualizationAgileExcelSupply ChainERPInventory ManagementLean ManufacturingWarehouse Management System
About the role
- Supporting cycle count programs and inventory accuracy initiatives, driving root cause analysis and corrective actions to improve inventory integrity.
- Utilize Lean Manufacturing principles and data-driven analysis to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in inventory management, material handling, and warehouse operations.
- Experience designing facility layouts, warehouse layouts, supermarket locations, and point-of-use material delivery systems.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and sustain material flow processes that ensure efficient delivery of materials to production while minimizing waste and inventory risk.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive Plan for Every Part (PFEP) to optimize material storage, transportation, replenishment, and point-of-use delivery strategies.
- Analyze and improve facility and production layouts to optimize material movement, reduce travel distances, improve ergonomics, and maximize space utilization.
- Establish and manage min/max inventory strategies, Kanban systems, and replenishment methodologies to ensure material availability while minimizing excess inventory.
- Partner closely with production, supply chain, manufacturing engineering, and warehouse teams to identify and resolve material flow constraints that impact production performance.
- Develop material flow capacity models and support warehouse and manufacturing expansion projects to meet future production requirements.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, planning, finance, and operations teams to improve inventory turns, reduce working capital, and increase operational efficiency.
- Support new product introductions by developing material flow plans, storage solutions, and replenishment strategies that enable successful production ramp-up.
- Develop standard work, visual management tools, and operating procedures to ensure consistent execution of material flow processes.
- Experience developing and implementing material flow systems in a manufacturing environment, from new product introduction through high-volume production.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with Plan for Every Part (PFEP) development and maintenance.
- Experience leading cycle counting programs, inventory audits, and inventory accuracy improvement initiatives.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles including value stream mapping, waste reduction, visual management, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS), ERP/MRP systems, and inventory control processes.
- Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, Power BI, or Python.
- Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged for all Skydio employees and required for certain positions.
Compensation
- At Skydio, our compensation packages for regular, full-time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of stock options, and comprehensive benefits packages.
- Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience.
- The annual base salary range for this position is $127,500 - $210,000*.
- Regular, full-time employees are eligible to receive the following benefits: Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan.
- Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the position's location.
Benefits
- Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan.
- This position and all associated benefits are subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as the Company's policies and eligibility criteria.
- Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long-term financial growth, and we ensure all regular, full-time employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company's success.
- Regular, full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the Company's group health insurance plans.
Company info
- Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility.
- The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors https://www.skydio.com/solutions/energy-and-utilities to first responders https://www.skydio.com/solutions/public-safety, soldiers in battlefield scenarios https://www.skydio.com/solutions/national-security/tactical-isr, and beyond https://www.skydio.com/solutions.
- We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture.
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