Industrial Layout Engineer: Space Optimization & AutoCAD

QuantumScape Corporation; California; Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Annual bonus

RSU/Equity package

ESPP

Job summary

QuantumScape Corporation is seeking an Industrial Layout Engineer to optimize and organize the physical layout of our facilities, working with EHS, tool owners, and engineers to meet requirements for R&D and Manufacturing lines. You will present layouts for sign-off and maintain accurate as-built drawings with your team.

The role requires designing efficient floor plans, updating drawings, and collaborating across stakeholders to integrate equipment and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or related field with minimum 3 years of industry experience.
• Excellent organizational, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Forms, PowerPoint, and AutoCAD.
• Must have highly developed written and verbal cross-functional communication skills.
• Experience in designing layouts for R&D and Manufacturing labs/offices.
• Must be willing to wear bunny suit in dry rooms.

Responsibilities

• Assess the workflow, processes, and requirements of industrial facilities.
• Design and develop optimal floor plans, spatial arrangements, and layouts to improve efficiency.
• Use AutoCAD to create detailed layouts and visualize designs.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and production managers to integrate requirements.
• Oversee or assist in implementing layout changes and modifications.
• Update and maintain as-built drawings, evacuation maps, and SpaceIQ.
• Review ERF/NERF for information, approvals, and present to stakeholders.
• Propose layouts for new and relocated equipment installs.
• Support Facilities with SOP documentation for new installs.

Skills

Cross-functional communication

Organization

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Forms

SpaceIQ

Job description

QuantumScape Corporation is seeking an Industrial Layout Engineer to optimize and organize the physical layout of our facilities, working with EHS, tool owners, and engineers to meet requirements for R&D and Manufacturing lines. You will present layouts for sign-off and maintain accurate as-built drawings with your team.

The role requires designing efficient floor plans, updating drawings, and collaborating across stakeholders to integrate equipment and processes.