Manufacturing Body Shop Engineer

The PAC Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 145,600 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

The PAC Group is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer / Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Body Shop in California. This role focuses on developing and optimizing body-in-white assembly processes, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to shape production strategies and scale vehicle assembly.

Responsibilities include equipment and process development, factory layout planning, DFM collaboration, PFMEA and control plans, and vendor coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.
• 10–15+ years in BIW automotive manufacturing engineering.
• Expertise in advanced joining technologies and automated framing systems.
• GD&T proficiency with CMM or laser scanning for validation.
• Experience PFMEA, Control Plans, RFQ development for framing cells.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and validate body assembly equipment and processes.
• Lead block planning and facility layouts to optimize floor space.
• Collaborate with Vehicle Engineering to influence design for manufacturability.
• Oversee PFMEA, Control Plans, and process documentation.
• Manage vendor relations with toolmakers and equipment integrators.
• Mentor junior engineers as the department grows.

Skills

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Cycle time analysis

Downtime analysis

Framing system expertise

BIW manufacturing engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD software

CMM / Laser scanning

Job description

Job Title

Senior Manufacturing Engineer / Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Body Shop

Location

California, Preferred or United States with travel

Level

Senior

Client Facing

Yes

About PAC Group

At The PAC Group (PAC), we specialize in engineering consulting, program management, and operational excellence—delivering high-impact solutions in more than 20 countries. We’re proud to partner with the world’s leading companies in automotive, aerospace, industrial, and technology sectors, providing strategic guidance and hands‑on execution that drive innovation and efficiency. Whether we’re launching advanced manufacturing systems, deploying digital simulation tools, or scaling global operations, PAC thrives at the intersection of technology, engineering, and problem-solving.

Joining PAC means joining a dynamic, fast‑paced, and global team that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Role Purpose

The Body Construction Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the development, implementation, and optimization of vehicle body structures and assembly processes (Body-In-White). This role requires collaboration with cross‑functional engineering groups to shape long‑term production strategies, optimize manufacturing environments, and scale vehicle assembly.

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment and Process Development: Develop, implement, and validate scalable automotive body assembly equipment, tools, and manufacturing processes.
• Factory Layout and Planning: Lead block planning and concept facility layouts to optimize floor space, material flow, and utility routing.
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM): Collaborate with Vehicle Engineering during early design phases to influence product architecture and ensure seamless manufacturability.
• Core Assembly Technologies: Serve as the technical subject matter expert for automated framing, structural adhesive dispensing, dissimilar metal joining, and mechanical fastening.
• Process Documentation: Create, update, and manage critical process documentation, including standard operating procedures, process failure mode and effect analysis (PFMEA), and Control Plans.
• Vendor Management: Act as the primary technical liaison with external toolmakers and equipment integrators to oversee equipment validation and final commissioning.
• Technical Standards and Mentorship: Establish and uphold manufacturing standards, providing mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers as the department grows.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience: 10–15+ years of professional experience in automotive Body-in-White (BIW) manufacturing engineering.
• Deep expertise in advanced automotive joining technologies, automated framing systems.
• Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and using CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machines) or laser scanning for precision validation.
• Development of PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effect analysis), Control Plans, and Process Sheets.
• Experience developing RFQs for framing cells and fixtures, including vendor buyoffs and integration with robotics and conveyors.
• Proficiency in CAD software for process feasibility studies and fixture design reviews.
• Ability to conduct cycle time and downtime analysis to drive shop‑floor efficiency.

The salary range for this position is dependent upon experience, education, and qualifications.

Pay Range

$145,600 - $156,000 USD