Foundation EGI

Senior Manufacturing Engineering Consultant – Automotive Assembly Planning

Foundation EGI

part-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Massachusetts • United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Assembly

About the role

  • Serve as the primary subject-matter expert on automotive assembly sequence planning, tooling, and production line setup.
  • Define and review product workflows and requirements for sequence planning, torque specs, tooling selection, ergonomic risks, and MTM or time study use.
  • Provide practical guidance on new or modified production lines, including station layout, work content, standardized work, and work instructions.
  • Define and review how assembly tools, fixtures, ergonomic aids, and error-proofing devices are represented and used in the software.
  • Write clear product specifications and user-facing documentation such as workflows, examples, and best-practice guides.
  • Validate that the product behavior and algorithms match real plant workflows and provide feedback from pilot use and customer discussions.

Requirements

  • 10 or more years of experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering roles within automotive OEM or Tier 1 suppliers.
  • Proven experience planning and launching new or significantly modified production lines, especially final assembly.
  • Hands-on experience with:
  • Assembly sequence planning and operation breakdown.
  • Tool and equipment selection for assembly operations, including torque tools, fixtures, and ergonomic assists.
  • Torque specifications and fastening process design, including DC tools, tightening strategies, and traceability.
  • Ergonomic risk assessment using methods such as REBA, RULA, or NIOSHMTM, MOST, or equivalent time study methods.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to clearly explain complex manufacturing and tooling concepts to non-experts such as software engineers.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
automotive assembly sequence planningtooling selectionproduction line setupassembly operation breakdowntorque specificationsfastening process designergonomic risk assessmenttime study methodsDC toolstightening strategies
Soft Skills
strong written communicationstrong verbal communicationability to explain complex concepts