Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Launch & Process Optimization
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to lead the development, benchmarking, and optimization of manufacturing processes for complex automotive assembly systems. This role will serve as a key technical leader and individual contributor focused on improving launch performance, operational efficiency, automation strategy, and manufacturing excellence across multiple assembly domains.
The ideal candidate combines deep hands-on manufacturing knowledge with a forward-thinking mindset around automation, digital tools, and AI-enabled engineering. This individual will collaborate across operations, engineering, suppliers, integrators, and leadership teams to help shape the next generation of efficient, scalable manufacturing systems.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead development of advanced manufacturing strategies for new and existing assembly processes.
• Develop scalable and efficient manufacturing concepts focused on safety, quality, throughput, ergonomics, and cost.
• Support manufacturing process optimization from early concept through launch stabilization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, labor optimization, equipment utilization, and operational stability.
• Lead internal and external benchmarking activities across automotive and other relevant industries.
• Research emerging manufacturing technologies, automation solutions, AI-enabled tools, and best practices.
• Support successful launches of new manufacturing lines and processes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, engineering, quality, maintenance, suppliers, and integrators.
Core Process Expertise
• Tire & wheel assembly
• Cockpit assembly
• Console assembly
• Engine dress operations
• Suspension assembly systems
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Significant experience in automotive general assembly manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of automation, ergonomics, PFMEA, line balancing, and lean manufacturing.
• Experience with launch support and manufacturing optimization.
Desired Attributes
• Open-minded and curious with a passion for continuous learning.
• Embraces AI and emerging technologies to accelerate engineering capability.
• Strong team player who values collaboration and people.
• Principal-level technical leadership capability as an individual contributor.
