Senior Automotive Assembly Planning Consultant

Foundationllm; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A Silicon Valley startup is seeking an experienced Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering Consultant with a strong background in automotive production lines. The role focuses on planning assembly sequences and tooling for new production lines. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in relevant roles and be able to clearly communicate complex manufacturing concepts. This role involves serving as a subject-matter expert, defining workflows, and validating product behavior with real-world applications.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering roles within automotive OEM or Tier 1 suppliers.
• Proven experience planning and launching new production lines, especially final assembly.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary subject-matter expert on automotive assembly sequence planning, tooling, and production line setup.
• Define and review product workflows and requirements for sequence planning and tooling selection.
• Provide practical guidance on new or modified production lines, including station layout and work instructions.
• Write clear product specifications and user-facing documentation.
• Validate that the product behavior matches real plant workflows.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Industrial engineering

Automotive assembly experience

Torque specification

Ergonomic risk assessment

Communication skills

Job description

A Silicon Valley startup is seeking an experienced Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering Consultant with a strong background in automotive production lines. The role focuses on planning assembly sequences and tooling for new production lines. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in relevant roles and be able to clearly communicate complex manufacturing concepts. This role involves serving as a subject-matter expert, defining workflows, and validating product behavior with real-world applications.