IE - Factory Planning & Logistic (Robotics)

Location: Shanghai, China; onsite

Company

hirify.global is a global market leader in industrial technology, with this role supporting its Robotics business alongside SoftBank’s planned acquisition of hirify.global Robotics.

What you will do

• Lead factory layout planning, including shop-floor zoning, workstation placement, aisle design, utility routing, and space utilization.
• Design and improve internal material flow systems, including supermarket sizing, milk-run routes, AGV, conveyor, forklift, inbound, and outbound logistics.
• Lead value-stream mapping and kaizen activities to reduce waste and improve productivity and quality.
• Collaborate with product engineering and production teams on new product introductions and manufacturing process design.
• Develop factory digital models and simulations for scenario planning, investment decisions, and capacity ramp-up.
• Define KPIs, support 6S and safety initiatives, and integrate real-time location systems and warehouse management systems with production information flow.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field. An advanced degree is preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in factory layout design, material flow optimization, and capacity planning within a manufacturing environment. Assembly or robotics industry experience is preferred.
• Proficiency with simulation and layout tools such as AutoCAD, Plant Simulation, FlexSim, or Arena.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing tools, including VSM, standardized work, kanban, pull systems, and TPM.
• Familiarity with material handling equipment such as AGVs, conveyors, and lift tables, as well as warehouse design principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work with large datasets using Excel, Power BI, and SQL.
• Genuine interest in engineering and a curious, inquisitive mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and fluent spoken and written English.

Culture & Benefits

• Onsite work in Shanghai within the Robotics business.
• Work in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment focused on robotics, AI, and next-generation computing.
• Collaborate with production, logistics, facility, product engineering, and production teams.
• Contribute to leaner, cleaner industrial operations and factory digitalization.