Lead Layout Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing / Workstation Layout Lead Engineer to guide and mentor our engineering team in designing, validating, and implementing optimized 2D/3D workstation layouts. You will lead launch readiness efforts, ensure tooling and equipment integration aligns with lean manufacturing principles, oversee contractor installations, and drive continuous improvement across assembly operations.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Workstation Layout:
  • Lead, train, and mentor a team to develop and maintain 2D and 3D workstation layouts using AutoCAD, aligning with overall production flow and plant constraints.
  • Ensure the team coordinates data for ergonomic assessments and reach studies (using tools like ErgoMan or Process Simulate Human) to verify operator comfort and safety.
  • Validate that the team maintains accurate station documentation, drawing revisions, and design change logs.
• Launch Readiness & Process Integration:
  • Drive the team to meet launch deliverables and achieve overall station readiness.
  • Collaborate with Launch Industrial Engineers to balance line workloads and confirm station cycle times meet takt targets.
  • Participate in pilot builds and process validation to verify layout accuracy and resolve design-related issues.
  • Support updates to PFMEA documentation, work instructions, and tooling layouts as design changes are implemented.
• Tooling, Equipment & Installation:
  • Develop standards for tooling and assembly aids that support quality, ergonomics, and manufacturability.
  • Ensure tooling and equipment integration within each station aligns with the line layout and material flow strategy.
  • Follow up on equipment builds, resolve build issues, and coordinate equipment installation by managing contractors and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing:
  • Apply lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste and optimize process efficiency.
  • Lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on ergonomics, productivity, and space utilization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or equivalent industry experience.
• 5+ years of experience in automotive, heavy equipment, or high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience supporting vehicle assembly line design or new model product launches.

Skills

• Technical Skills & Expertise:
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD (2D and 3D).
  • Strong working knowledge of ergonomics, station design, lean manufacturing, standardized work, and tooling integration.
  • Experience with PFMEA, DFMEA, and GD&T.
  • Solid understanding of automation, robotics, or material handling systems used in modern assembly operations.
• Soft Skills & Project Management:
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills to effectively interface with cross-functional engineering teams and contractors.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple design projects simultaneously in a fast-paced launch environment.

About the Company

SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group, boosting the competitiveness of all major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, naval, life sciences, and telecoms. With a presence in more than 30 countries and 140 locations worldwide, the Group prioritizes close relationships with its clients, driven by the expertise of its 15,000 employees. As a leading engineering player putting innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies manages large-scale projects, ranging from initial studies to industrialization and production.