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Job Description Job Description Assembly Engineer - Automotive Manufacturing
Location: Multiple U.S. Automotive Manufacturing Facilities
Compensation: Competitive hourly rate
Schedule: Overtime may be required based on project demand
Travel: 10-25% domestic & international depending on project
About CrossSafety CrossSafety provides engineering and technical professionals to support large-scale automotive manufacturing, battery production, and new model launch programs across North America. We partner with industry leading OEMs to deliver safe, efficient, and high quality project execution.
Our clients seeking support are often looking to fill positions quickly and in multiple locations across the United States. As such we intend on developing a pool of interested and eligible candidates who can be utilized when our clients make their requests.
We are seeking Manufacturing Project Engineers to support various production engineering teams, including battery manufacturing, process engineering, equipment installation, new model development, and paint/vehicle manufacturing systems .
About the Role This role involves project planning, evaluating model change impacts, mentoring equipment teams, coordinating with cross functional groups, and managing equipment projects from concept through launch.
Domestic and international travel may be required, including trips to Japan, Mexico, and Europe for meetings, vendor observations, and equipment development.
Work may include long on site hours, weekends, holidays, and overtime during equipment installation periods. Steel toe boots are required on the shop floor.
Key Responsibilities Project Planning & New Model Preparation
Lead project planning activities including schedules, budgets, process layouts, and coordination with NAMC Assembly and Logistics teams
Plan equipment and assembly changes for upcoming vehicle models
Evaluate model-change impacts on assembly processes and define technical equipment requirements
Develop long term equipment and technology strategies within Assembly
Equipment Development & Implementation
Lead equipment projects from concept through launch across North American plants
Mentor equipment team members throughout the model change process and standard operating procedures
Support development of new technologies, vendor networks, and competitive industry benchmarking
Create and interpret equipment drawings from concept through production
Cross Functional Collaboration
Work closely with TMNA Final Assembly Engineering Project Leaders, NAMC Pilot teams, Logistics, Maintenance, Internal Logistics Engineering, PEPD, and additional stakeholders
Build strong working relationships internally and externally to support OP execution
Zone & Shop Coordination
Coordinate activities within an assigned shop zone to support vehicle changes
Align with plant teams to ensure successful integration of new equipment and processes
Support internal confirmation plans with Assembly and Maintenance teams
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
Experience in Assembly Engineering or Internal Logistics Engineering
Ability to manage projects including scheduling, budgeting, layout updates, and vendor coordination
Ability to travel up to 20% to North American plants and internationally to TMC sites, suppliers, and equipment makers
Ability to work significant overtime (up to 30%), including nights, weekends, and holidays during installation periods
Strong skills in:
Autodesk applications
Critical thinking
Communication and teamwork
Quick learning and adaptability
Preferred Qualifications Experience creating and interpreting equipment drawings from concept to production
Vehicle model change experience
Experience with route planning and/or Material Information Flow Chart (MIFC) development
Experience improving safety in material handling or assembly areas
Experience managing projects through OP (Operating Procedure) phases
Personable, collaborative, and able to mentor junior engineers
Why Join CrossSafety Grow your technical and leadership skills alongside an established and expanding professional consulting firm
Join a team of over 150 supportive and safety-focused professionals including Industrial Hygienists, Ergonomists, Safety Engineers, Construction Safety Specialists, and industry-leading engineering teams
Advance your career by working Fortune 500 companies and in dynamic environments where your leadership truly matters
Contribute to high-impact industrial and construction projects across the United States
Equal Opportunity Employer CrossSafety fosters an inclusive and respectful workplace. Accommodations are available upon request.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
Worksite address
blue springs, MS, 38828, US
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