Foundation EGIRemote
Sr Manufacturing Engineering Consultant- Automotive Assembly Planning
United States of America
Part Time
2 weeks ago
H1B Sponsor Likely
Key skills
Assembly sequence planningTool and equipment selection for assembly operationsTorque specificationsFastening process designErgonomic risk assessmentREBARULANIOSHMTMMOSTTime study methodsAssemblyAICommunication
About this role
Foundation EGI is a venture-backed startup focused on building an AI Copilot for design and manufacturing. They are looking for an experienced Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering Consultant with deep automotive experience to serve as a domain expert for a software product focused on assembly sequence and tooling planning.
Responsibilities:
- 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
- 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