Assembly Engineer – Automotive Manufacturing

Location: Multiple U.S. Automotive Manufacturing Facilities

Compensation: Competitive hourly rate

Schedule: Overtime may be required based on project demand

Travel: 10–25% domestic & international depending on project

About the role

CrossSafety provides engineering and technical professionals to support large-scale automotive manufacturing, battery production, and new model launch programs across North America. We partner with industry-leading OEMs to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality project execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning activities including schedules, budgets, process layouts, and coordination with NAMC Assembly and Logistics teams
• Plan equipment and assembly changes for upcoming vehicle models
• Evaluate model-change impacts on assembly processes and define technical equipment requirements
• Develop long-term equipment and technology strategies within Assembly
• Lead equipment projects from concept through launch across North American plants
• Mentor equipment team members throughout the model change process and standard operating procedures
• Support development of new technologies, vendor networks, and competitive industry benchmarking
• Create and interpret equipment drawings from concept through production
• Work closely with TMNA Final Assembly Engineering Project Leaders, NAMC Pilot teams, Logistics, Maintenance, Internal Logistics Engineering, PEPD, and additional stakeholders
• Build strong working relationships internally and externally to support OP execution
• Coordinate activities within an assigned shop zone to support vehicle changes
• Align with plant teams to ensure successful integration of new equipment and processes
• Support internal confirmation plans with Assembly and Maintenance teams

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
• Experience in Assembly Engineering or Internal Logistics Engineering
• Ability to manage projects including scheduling, budgeting, layout updates, and vendor coordination
• Ability to travel up to 20% to North American plants and internationally to TMC sites, suppliers, and equipment makers
• Ability to work significant overtime (up to 30%), including nights, weekends, and holidays during installation periods
• Strong skills in:
• Autodesk applications
• Critical thinking
• Communication and teamwork
• Quick learning and adaptability
• Experience creating and interpreting equipment drawings from concept to production
• Vehicle model change experience
• Experience with route planning and/or Material Information Flow Chart (MIFC) development
• Experience improving safety in material handling or assembly areas
• Experience managing projects through OP (Operating Procedure) phases

Skills

• Personable, collaborative, and able to mentor junior engineers

Benefits

• Grow your technical and leadership skills alongside an established and expanding professional consulting firm
• Join a team of over 150 supportive and safety-focused professionals including Industrial Hygienists, Ergonomists, Safety Engineers, Construction Safety Specialists, and industry-leading engineering teams
• Advance your career by working Fortune 500 companies and in dynamic environments where your leadership truly matters
• Contribute to high-impact industrial and construction projects across the United States

Pay

Competitive hourly rate

Schedule

Overtime may be required based on project demand