Powertrain Digital Assembly Engineer

About the role

This position provides an exciting opportunity to lead the digital transformation within Powertrain Manufacturing Engineering (PTME). As a Digital Assembly Engineer, you will be the "Digital Thread" that connects PTME to the Plant floor.

Responsibilities

• Lead the 3D Cycle Line Layout Meeting: Facilitate weekly cross-functional virtual working level meetings. Use 3D simulations to drive collaborative discussions between Process, Product, IE, Ergo, Layout, MP&L, and Safety to reach consensus-based resolutions.
• Drive Iterative Workstation Development: Lead the digital assessment and 3D modeling of manual and semi-automated workstations (including product, process, layout, dynamic human modeling, part delivery racks, and tooling) from concept (uPSC) through final validation (uDC).
• Execute Virtual Kaizens: Champion the digital milestone reviews and Virtual Build Events. Ensure all stations meet the rigorous standards for tooling clearance, operator ergonomics, and material flow before "Digital Job 1."
• Initialize the Digital Twin: Build and maintain Digital Twins in Siemens Teamcenter, ensuring the virtual environment accurately reflects design-intent data and facility constraints.
• Advanced Process Simulation: Perform complex 3D simulations involving dynamic humans, machines, and robots to identify bottlenecks, pinch points, and clearance issues early in the design phase.
• Cross-Functional Integration: Act as the primary interface between diverse engineering workstreams to ensure manufacturing strategies are holistic, functional, and optimized for the plant environment.
• Technology Advocacy: Utilize and drive the adoption of new technologies, including Virtual Reality and advanced simulation software (e.g., VET tool suite & IC.IDO for flexible part simulation).
• Continuous Improvement: Support the development of global digital engineering methods and standards, helping to move the organization toward a centralized Center of Excellence model.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and integration of digital initiatives across the plant.
• Support the launch of new products by transitioning from the virtual world to the physical world, resolving issues identified during the digital phase, and validating that the physical build matches the digital twin.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering or Design Engineering Technology (Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing preferred).
• Proficiency in Siemens Teamcenter, Vis Mockup, and Process Simulate (Tecnomatix).
• Experience in a Manufacturing or Launch environment.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• The "Collaborative Mindset": Proven ability to lead meetings, manage conflict between competing engineering priorities, and drive groups toward a shared solution.
• Technical Mastery: Practical experience with 3D modeling (CATIA or similar), Ergonomic analysis tools, and Discrete Event Simulation (DES).
• Problem Solving: Ability to identify complex assembly issues in a virtual environment and develop creative, cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Resilience: Ability to remain effective and proactive in times of ambiguity and rapid technological change.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex digital data to non-technical stakeholders.
• Travel: Ability to travel to plant locations as required (mainly North America) to support physical validation.