Assembly Engineer – Automotive Manufacturing

CrossSafety

Blue Springs (MS)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 83,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Grow technical and leadership skills
Contribute to high-impact projects
Work with Fortune 500 companies

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm seeks an experienced engineer to lead project planning and equipment development for automotive manufacturing projects. The role involves evaluating model changes, mentoring teams, and coordinating with cross-functional groups. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, experience in assembly or logistics engineering, and strong skills in Autodesk applications. Opportunities for overtime and travel to various locations are expected.

Qualifications

  • Experience in Assembly Engineering or Internal Logistics Engineering.
  • Ability to manage scheduling, budgeting, and vendor coordination.
  • Ability to work significant overtime during installation periods.
  • Ability to work overtime up to 30% during installation periods

Responsibilities

  • Lead project planning activities including schedules and coordination.
  • Evaluate model-change impacts and define technical equipment requirements.
  • Mentor equipment team members throughout the model change process.
  • Develop long‑term equipment and technology strategies within Assembly
  • Lead equipment projects from concept through launch across North American plants
  • Mentor equipment team members throughout the model change process and SOPs
  • Support development of new technologies, vendor networks, and competitive benchmarking
  • Create and interpret equipment drawings from concept through production

Skills

Autodesk applications
Critical thinking
Communication
Teamwork
Quick learning
Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Autodesk applications

Job description

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.

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.

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