Foundation EGI
Engineering General Intelligence
Senior Manufacturing Engineering Consultant – Automotive Assembly Planning
Location
Massachusetts
Posted
19 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Bachelor Degree10 yrs expExperience acceptedEnglishAssembly
Job Description
• Serve as the primary subject-matter expert on automotive assembly sequence planning, tooling, and production line setup.
• Define and review product workflows and requirements for sequence planning, torque specs, tooling selection, ergonomic risks, and MTM or time study use.
• Provide practical guidance on new or modified production lines, including station layout, work content, standardized work, and work instructions.
• Define and review how assembly tools, fixtures, ergonomic aids, and error-proofing devices are represented and used in the software.
• Write clear product specifications and user-facing documentation such as workflows, examples, and best-practice guides.
• Validate that the product behavior and algorithms match real plant workflows and provide feedback from pilot use and customer discussions.
Job Requirements
- 10 or more years of experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering roles within automotive OEM or Tier 1 suppliers.
- Proven experience planning and launching new or significantly modified production lines, especially final assembly.
- Hands-on experience with:
- Assembly sequence planning and operation breakdown.
- Tool and equipment selection for assembly operations, including torque tools, fixtures, and ergonomic assists.
- Torque specifications and fastening process design, including DC tools, tightening strategies, and traceability.
- Ergonomic risk assessment using methods such as REBA, RULA, or NIOSHMTM, MOST, or equivalent time study methods.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to clearly explain complex manufacturing and tooling concepts to non-experts such as software engineers.
