KSP Planner - Pre-Assembly & Sequencing Layout Planning

SWJ TECHNOLOGY, LLC; Alabama; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SWJ Technology in Vance, AL is seeking a KSP Planner for an on-site automotive project. You will design layouts, process flows, and workstation concepts for off-line pre-assembly and sequencing to ensure timely delivery to the assembly line.

You will collaborate across manufacturing, logistics, planning, industrial engineering, and quality to optimize material flow, capacity, and ergonomics, supporting installation, trials, and ramp-up.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing layout or process planning is required.
• Experience with pre-assembly, sequencing, material supply, or similar assembly line support.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain layouts for off-line pre-assembly and sequencing areas.
• Define process flows and arrange workstations, equipment, and staging areas.
• Determine space and capacity based on volumes, variants, takt, and line demand.
• Plan movement of components through pre-assembly to delivery points.
• Develop material-flow concepts to support production and minimize handling.
• Coordinate planning with line planners, logistics, production, IE, quality, and suppliers.
• Evaluate layouts for flow efficiency, ergonomics, safety, and capacity.
• Define workstation, equipment, and infrastructure requirements.
• Support technical reviews and coordination with equipment suppliers.
• Identify layout risks and develop practical solutions.
• Support installation, trials, pilot builds, and ramp-up activities.
• Maintain layout and process documentation throughout project.

Skills

Manufacturing layout

Process planning

Material flow

Ergonomics & safety

Cross-functional coordination

Documentation

Education

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

Tools

CAD software

Job description

SWJ Technology specializes in providing engineering, planning, and project management services across various industries. We are currently seeking a KSP Planner for a client in the automotive industry, specializing in car manufacturing. This role is a contractor position based in Vance, AL that requires onsite presence. If you’re eager to grow your career and make a meaningful impact on exciting projects, we look forward to your application.

PURPOSE:

The KSP Planner is responsible for planning and developing layouts, process flows, and workstation concepts for off-line pre-assembly and sequencing areas. The position ensures that components and completed subassemblies can be efficiently processed, staged, and delivered to the vehicle assembly line in accordance with production volumes, product variants, takt requirements, and material-flow principles.

The role serves as an interface between manufacturing, logistics, production planning, industrial engineering, quality, and equipment specialists to develop practical and efficient pre-assembly and sequencing concepts.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant 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.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Strong understanding of manufacturing layout and process planning.
• Practical knowledge of pre-assembly and sequencing processes.
• Understanding of material flow, capacity planning, takt requirements, and workstation design.
• Ability to develop and interpret manufacturing layouts.
• Knowledge of operator access, ergonomics, and safe material movement.
• Strong coordination and communication skills.
• Ability to manage interfaces between manufacturing, logistics, engineering, quality, and equipment functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify layout constraints and develop effective solutions.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Experience in automotive vehicle manufacturing or assembly.
• Experience supporting new production lines, plant expansions, or vehicle launches.
• Experience with off-line pre-assembly and sequencing concepts.
• Experience with CAD-based manufacturing layout planning.
• Knowledge of logistics concepts such as material presentation, staging, line-side delivery, and sequencing.
• Experience working with equipment suppliers and external partners.
• Experience supporting installation, trials, commissioning, or production ramp-up.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Experience working with cross-functional and international project teams.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices.

FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE:

• Location : Vance, AL
• Schedule : Full Time/, 40 hours per week / A-shift/ overtime as required
• Assignment Start : ASAP

DISCLAIMER: This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position, nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.

SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., SWJ MACHINING and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.