Onsite KSP Planner: Pre-Assembly Sequencing Architect

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 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.