Engineering, Assembly

Why We Want You

We believe that sharing common values and bringing together ideas from all people of a community triggers more engagement, creativity and performance. By inspiring each other and fostering an inclusive, friendly environment that helps us thrive as individuals we create a unique and cooperative work sphere. We value diversity and inclusion and care for everybody that supports us with his and her skills.

About the Role

The Assembly Shop Engineer is responsible for supporting and improving assembly manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality vehicle production. This position leads continuous improvement initiatives, provides technical support to production operations, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to optimize equipment performance, quality, productivity, and cost.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily engineering support to assembly production operations.
• Monitor key production metrics including safety, quality, productivity, and downtime.
• Troubleshoot processes, equipment, and quality issues to minimize production interruptions.
• Support launch activities, engineering changes, and model-year updates.
• Lead and implement Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Analyze production data to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Develop and implement countermeasures for recurring manufacturing issues.
• Drive waste elimination efforts related to labor, material, and equipment utilization.
• Create and update process documentation, work instructions, and engineering standards.
• Evaluate and optimize assembly line balancing and workstation design.
• Support ergonomic assessments and workplace improvements.
• Collaborate with maintenance and controls teams to improve equipment reliability.
• Support installation, commissioning, and validation of new equipment and tooling.
• Participate in preventive and predictive maintenance improvement activities.
• Evaluate automation opportunities to improve productivity and quality.
• Investigate quality concerns and lead root cause analysis activities.
• Utilize structured problem-solving methodologies such as A3, Fishbone, and 5 Why analysis.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to eliminate defects.
• Support internal audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate activities with suppliers and external contractors as needed.
• Support workforce training related to new processes, equipment, and standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules and support production requirements as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent time in high volume manufacturing.
• 2 years of manufacturing engineering, production engineering, or equivalent experience in an automotive or high-volume manufacturing environment, or equivalent education.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Knowledge of Toyota Production System (TPS) principles.
• Familiarity with PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment and automation systems.
• Experience with ergonomics and workstation design.
• Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar engineering software.
• Experience working with vendors and coordinating schedules.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in automated manufacturing environments.
• Experience with equipment startup, conveyor systems, robotics, fastening systems, or assembly tooling.

Skills

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules and support production requirements as needed.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Knowledge of Toyota Production System (TPS) principles.
• Familiarity with PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment and automation systems.
• Experience with ergonomics and workstation design.
• Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar engineering software.
• Experience working with vendors and coordinating schedules.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in automated manufacturing environments.
• Experience with equipment startup, conveyor systems, robotics, fastening systems, or assembly tooling.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive healthcare and wellness plans, a 401K Savings Plan featuring a company match, paid holidays and paid time off, a vehicle discount program, child care assistance program, and relocation assistance (if applicable).

Pay

Salary Range: $101,276.70 - $129,642.74

Schedule

Flexible scheduling to support production requirements.