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

We foster an inclusive and respectful workplace. Accommodations are available upon request.

Pay

Competitive hourly rate

Schedule

Overtime may be required based on project demand