Layout Engineer

SEGULA Technologies; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SEGULA Technologies in Warren, MI seeks a Manufacturing Engineer - Layout & Tooling Integration to design and optimize workstation layouts, specify critical tooling and fixtures, and collaborate with launch teams for smooth, ergonomic assembly in a high-volume environment.

You will develop 2D/3D layouts in AutoCAD, integrate fixtures and tooling, balance lines with Launch Engineers, verify layouts on the floor, and apply Lean principles to drive productivity and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent) or Manufacturing Technology.
• 3–5 years in automotive, heavy equipment, or high-volume manufacturing.
• AutoCAD proficiency.
• Ergonomics, station design, Lean manufacturing, and tooling integration.
• PFMEA, DFMEA, and GD&T knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Layout Design & Engineering: Develop and maintain 2D and 3D workstation layouts in AutoCAD.
• Tooling & Equipment Integration: Specify fixtures, jigs, tooling, and assembly aids for quality and ergonomics.
• Line Balancing & Launch Support: Balance line workloads, verify station cycle times, support pilot builds.
• Field Verification & Issue Resolution: Perform field checks to validate layout accuracy and resolve design issues on the floor.
• Continuous Improvement & Lean: Apply Lean principles to reduce waste and improve space, ergonomics and productivity.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain station documentation, drawing revisions, and tooling layouts; support PFMEA/work instructions.

Skills

Ergonomics

Station design

Lean manufacturing

Tooling integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Eng or Manufacturing Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Navisworks

Autodesk ReCap

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - Layout & Tooling Integration to join our engineering team. In this role, you will design and optimize workstation layouts, specify critical tooling and fixtures, and collaborate closely with launch teams to ensure smooth, efficient, and ergonomic assembly operations in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Layout Design & Engineering: Develop and maintain 2D and 3D workstation layouts in AutoCAD in alignment with plant constraints and production flow.
• Tooling & Equipment Integration: Specify fixtures, jigs, tooling, and assembly aids that optimize quality, ergonomics, and manufacturability while integrating seamlessly into overall station and line layouts.
• Line Balancing & Launch Support: Collaborate with Launch Industrial Engineers to balance line workloads, verify station cycle times against takt targets, and support pilot builds and process validation.
• Field Verification & Issue Resolution: Perform field checks to validate layout accuracy and resolve interference or design-related issues on the production floor.
• Continuous Improvement & Lean: Apply Lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste, optimize space utilization, and drive ergonomics and productivity initiatives.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate station documentation, drawing revisions, and design change logs; support updates to PFMEA documentation, work instructions, and tooling layouts.

Required

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience) or Manufacturing Technology.
• Experience: 3-5 years in automotive, heavy equipment, or high-volume manufacturing environments.
• CAD Software: Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Technical Knowledge: Working knowledge of ergonomics, station design, Lean manufacturing, and tooling integration.
• Process & Quality Tools: Experience with PFMEA, DFMEA, and GD&T.

Preferred

• Autodesk Suite: Knowledge of Autodesk ReCap, Inventor, and Navisworks.
• Launch & Assembly: Experience supporting vehicle assembly line design or new model launch (NML) programs.
• Advanced Manufacturing: Familiarity with automation, robotics, or material handling systems used in modern assembly operations.
• Soft Skills: Strong collaboration and communication skills across cross-functional engineering teams, with the ability to manage multiple design projects in a dynamic launch environment.

SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group, boosting the competitiveness of all major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, naval, life sciences, and telecoms. With a presence in more than 30 countries and 140 locations worldwide, the Group prioritizes close relationships with its clients, driven by the expertise of its 15,000 employees. As a leading engineering player putting innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies manages large-scale projects, ranging from initial studies to industrialization and production. SEGULA TECHNOLOGIES is dedicated to gender balance and diversity, recognizing and recruiting talent of all backgrounds.