Automotive Manufacturing Engineer

Auto Mid-level (L4 equivalent) 2-5 years

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The job description

Tech stack. Process planning tools, PFMEA/control plans, SPC software (Minitab), CAD, time studies, automation/robotics references, lean manufacturing methods

About the role

You will join the manufacturing engineering team of an automaker responsible for turning designs into vehicles rolling off the line at rate, at quality, and at cost. The team owns process design, tooling, and launch for body, paint, or assembly operations. This role matters because the best vehicle design in the world is worthless if it cannot be built repeatably, and your processes determine whether the plant hits takt time with single-digit defects per thousand. You will design assembly processes and tooling that build the vehicle right thousands of times per day, with error-proofing that makes defects nearly impossible rather than merely detectable. Your line-balance and takt-time work will protect throughput while your PFMEA drives process controls into the stations where failures would be most expensive. You will also lead launch readiness, running trial builds that surface every fixture, fastener, and sequence issue before the line ever runs at rate.

What you will achieve

Deliver manufacturing processes for new model launches achieving Job 1 readiness: cycle time, ergonomics, and quality gates all validated
Cut line defects per thousand by 30 percent through error-proofing (poka-yoke), standardized work, and process control plans
Own PFMEA and control plans for your operations with RPN reduction actions closed before production trials
Drive tooling and automation specifications: robots, fixtures, and conveyance designed for maintainability and changeover speed
Ship launch support with issue containment under 24 hours and permanent corrective actions verified in production

What you will bring

Must-haves

2 to 5 years of experience in automotive manufacturing, process, or industrial engineering roles
Strong understanding of automotive production systems: takt time, line balancing, and lean manufacturing principles
Proficiency with PFMEA, control plans, MSA, and SPC per AIAG core tools
Ability to read engineering drawings and translate design intent into feasible processes and tooling
Familiarity with body shop (welding, joining), paint, or general assembly operations
Experience with time studies, ergonomics assessment, and operator standardized work
Structured problem solving on the plant floor: 5 Whys, fishbone, and rapid containment

Nice-to-haves

Experience with robotics programming or automation integration (PLC basics)
Knowledge of EV-specific manufacturing: battery pack assembly, HV safety in production
Exposure to digital manufacturing: digital twins, MES, and traceability systems
Six Sigma Green Belt or lean certification