Assembly Series Planning Engineer

Ingenics Corporation; Vance (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingenics Corporation is seeking a professional to support the development and optimization of off-line pre-assembly and sequencing areas in an automotive manufacturing environment. You will focus on layout planning, process flow design, material movement, capacity assessment, and cross-functional coordination to ensure timely delivery of components to the assembly line.

The role requires hands-on experience in automotive layout or process planning, and proficiency with CAD or planning software

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive manufacturing layout or process planning.
• Ability to create and interpret manufacturing layouts using CAD or planning software.
• Understanding of material flow and takt time in production environments.
• Strong cross-functional coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain layouts for off-line pre-assembly and sequencing areas.
• Define process flows and arrange workstations, equipment, material presentation, staging, and transfer points.
• Assess space and capacity requirements against production volumes, product variants, and assembly-line demand.
• Plan how components and completed subassemblies move through the areas and reach their assembly-line delivery points.
• Coordinate with line planners, logistics, production, industrial engineering, quality, and equipment specialists.
• Evaluate layout alternatives for efficient flow, operator access, ergonomics, and safe material movement.
• Define equipment and workstation requirements and support technical reviews with suppliers.
• Support installation, trials, and ramp-up activities.
• Resolve layout and process issues and update planning documentation.

Skills

Automotive layout

CAD / planning software

Material flow

Takt time

Ergonomics

Coordination

Education

Engineering/Industrial Engineering degree

Tools

CAD software

Job description

• Location On-site,Vance, AL, 35490,United States
• Job Category Manufacturing Engineering, Layout Planning, Process Engineering
• Employee Type Full Time Exempt

Description

About the Opportunity:

We are seeking a professional to support the development and optimization of off-line pre-assembly and sequencing areas within an automotive manufacturing environment. This role focuses on layout planning, process flow design, material movement, capacity assessment, and cross-functional coordination to ensure efficient delivery of components and subassemblies to the assembly line.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and maintain layouts for off-line pre-assembly and sequencing areas.
• Define process flows and arrange workstations, equipment, material presentation, staging, and transfer points.
• Assess space and capacity requirements against production volumes, product variants, and assembly-line demand.
• Plan how components and completed subassemblies move through the areas and reach their assembly-line delivery points.
• Coordinate with line planners, logistics, production, industrial engineering, quality, and equipment specialists.
• Evaluate layout alternatives for efficient flow, operator access, ergonomics, and safe material movement.
• Define equipment and workstation requirements and support technical reviews with suppliers.
• Support installation, trials, and ramp-up activities.
• Resolve layout and process issues and update planning documentation.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in automotive manufacturing layout or process planning.
• Practical knowledge of pre-assembly, sequencing, or comparable areas supplying an assembly line.
• Ability to create and interpret manufacturing layouts using CAD or the client’s designated planning software.
• Understanding of material flow, capacity requirements, takt time, workstation design, and ergonomics.
• Strong coordination skills and the ability to manage interfaces between manufacturing and logistics.
• Engineering, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering education, or equivalent relevant experienc e.