KSP Planner: Auto Pre-Assembly & Sequencing Layout (Onsite)

SWJ TECHNOLOGY; Vance (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SWJ Technology seeks a KSP Planner for an on-site contractor role in Vance, AL. You will plan layouts for off-line pre-assembly and sequencing areas, ensuring efficient material flow to the vehicle assembly line based on takt and production volumes.

Responsibilities include developing workstation layouts, coordinating with manufacturing, logistics, and engineering teams, and supporting installation, trials, and ramp-up activities. Automotive experience and CAD-based planning are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience in automotive manufacturing layout or process planning.
• Practical experience with pre-assembly, sequencing, material supply, or comparable manufacturing areas supporting an assembly line.
• Experience interpreting and developing manufacturing layouts using CAD or designated manufacturing planning software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain layouts for off-line pre-assembly and sequencing areas.
• Define process flows and arrange workstations, equipment, material presentation areas, staging areas, and transfer points.
• Determine space and capacity requirements based on production volumes, product variants, takt requirements, and assembly-line demand.
• Plan the movement of components and completed subassemblies through pre-assembly and sequencing areas to their required assembly-line delivery points.
• Develop efficient material-flow concepts that support production requirements and minimize unnecessary movement and handling.
• Coordinate planning activities with line planners, logistics, production, industrial engineering, quality, and equipment specialists.
• Evaluate alternative layouts based on flow efficiency, operator access, ergonomics, capacity, safety, and material movement.
• Define workstation, equipment, and infrastructure requirements.
• Support technical reviews and coordination with equipment and system suppliers.
• Identify layout and process risks and develop practical solutions.
• Support installation, trials, pilot builds, and production ramp-up activities.
• Resolve layout and process issues during implementation and update planning documentation accordingly.
• Maintain accurate layout, process-flow, and planning documentation throughout project development and implementation.

Skills

Manufacturing layout

Process planning

Pre-assembly

Sequencing

Material flow

Takt requirements

Workstation design

CAD

Communication

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Equivalent professional experience

Tools

CAD software

Manufacturing planning software

Job description

SWJ Technology seeks a KSP Planner for an on-site contractor role in Vance, AL. You will plan layouts for off-line pre-assembly and sequencing areas, ensuring efficient material flow to the vehicle assembly line based on takt and production volumes.

Responsibilities include developing workstation layouts, coordinating with manufacturing, logistics, and engineering teams, and supporting installation, trials, and ramp-up activities. Automotive experience and CAD-based planning are preferred.