Senior Automotive Assembly & Launch Engineer

SL TENNESSEE; Clinton (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SL TENNESSEE is seeking a senior Assembly Engineer Level 3 to oversee automotive assembly processes at our Clinton, TN facility. You will optimize line layouts, improve OEE, and lead APQP for new product launches from development to SOP while mentoring junior staff.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting of automated lines, pneumatic systems, and vision verification equipment, with a focus on quality and process control in a Tier‑1 automotive environment.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressive engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive.
• Proven track record of launching new automotive programs and equipment commissioning.
• Extensive hands‑on experience troubleshooting automated production lines, pneumatic systems, and vision verification equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and continuously improve assembly line layouts, cycle times, and process flows to maximize OEE and eliminate waste.
• Lead APQP and production launch readiness, ensuring lines are validated, capable, and safely commissioned on schedule.
• Provide advanced technical support for plant automation, including PLCs, vision systems, sensors, and robotics.
• Author and maintain engineering documentation (PFMEA, Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, SWIs) per IATF 16949.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with Quality, Production, and Maintenance to resolve chronic issues.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Root-cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

APQP/PPAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Vision inspection systems

Robotics

Job description

SL TENNESSEE is seeking a senior Assembly Engineer Level 3 to oversee automotive assembly processes at our Clinton, TN facility. You will optimize line layouts, improve OEE, and lead APQP for new product launches from development to SOP while mentoring junior staff.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting of automated lines, pneumatic systems, and vision verification equipment, with a focus on quality and process control in a Tier‑1 automotive environment.