Industrial Workstation Designer

Mission

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer / Industrial Workstation Designer to design, optimize, and implement high-efficiency workstations for our assembly operations. In this role, you will own the physical footprint of the line-developing 2D and 3D layouts, specifying critical tooling and fixtures, and ensuring every station is engineered for peak ergonomics, safety, and productivity. You will work closely with cross-functional launch teams to turn engineering concepts into functional, waste-free manufacturing realities.

Key Responsibilities

Layout Design & Physical Integration

• 2D & 3D Station Layouts: Develop and maintain detailed 2D and 3D workstation layouts using AutoCAD, ensuring alignment with overall production flow and plant constraints.

• Tooling & Equipment Integration: Ensure the integration of tooling, fixtures, and equipment within each station perfectly aligns with the broader line layout and material flow strategy.

• Field Validation: Perform hands-on field checks to guarantee layout accuracy on the plant floor and proactively resolve any mechanical or spatial interference issues.

Process, Ergonomics & Quality Engineering

• Tooling & Fixture Specification: Specify fixtures, jigs, tooling, and assembly aids that optimize product quality, operator ergonomics, and general manufacturability.

• Launch Collaboration: Partner closely with Launch Industrial Engineers to balance line workloads and validate that station cycle times meet target takt times.

• Validation & Documentation: Participate in pilot builds and process validation to verify layout accuracy. Support ongoing updates to PFMEA documentation, work instructions, and layout revisions.

• Continuous Improvement: Lead or support continuous improvement (Kaizen) initiatives focused on ergonomics, floor space utilization, and waste reduction using Lean principles.

Profile

Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience), or a degree in Manufacturing Technology.

• Experience: 3-5 years of proven experience in automotive, heavy equipment, or high-volume manufacturing environments. Direct experience supporting vehicle assembly line design or new model launch programs is highly preferred.

Technical Skills & Tools

• CAD Proficiency: Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD for creating detailed industrial layouts.

• Engineering Core: Strong understanding of PFMEA, DFMEA, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

• Modern Manufacturing: Solid understanding of automation, robotics, or material handling systems used in modern, high-volume assembly operations.

Methodologies & Soft Skills

• Robust working knowledge of station design, ergonomics, lean manufacturing, and tooling integration.

• Familiarity with standardized work practices and waste-reduction methodologies.

• Project & Team Skills: Proven ability to manage multiple design projects simultaneously in a fast-paced launch environment. Strong communication skills for seamless collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams.

Location

LocationAddress

61008 Belvidere, United States

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