Lead Station Designer

Segula Technologies-posted 2 months ago
Mid Level
Toledo, OH
5,001-10,000 employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
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Segula Technologies is hiring a Lead Station Design Engineer to develop and optimize workstation layouts for a major automotive assembly program. This role focuses on leading a team in design, tooling integration, and production efficiency-ensuring all assembly stations meet safety, quality, and launch readiness standards in collaboration with Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing teams.

  • Lead, train and mentor a team to develop and maintain 2D and 3D workstation layouts using AutoCAD or Microstation in alignment with production flow and plant constraints.
  • Develop standards for fixtures, jigs, tooling, and assembly aids that support quality, ergonomics, and manufacturability.
  • Ensure the team coordinates data required for ergonomic assessments and reach studies using tools such as ErgoMan or Process Simulate Human to verify operator comfort and safety.
  • Drive the team in meeting the launch deliverables and overall station readiness in support of the launch.
  • Collaborate with Launch Industrial Engineers to balance line workloads and confirm station cycle times meet takt targets.
  • Ensure tooling and equipment integration within each station aligns with overall line layout and material flow strategy.
  • Participate in pilot builds and process validation to verify layout accuracy and resolve design-related issues.
  • Apply lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
  • Support updates to PFMEA documentation, work instructions, and tooling layouts as changes are implemented.
  • Lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on ergonomics, productivity, and space utilization.
  • Validate that the team maintains accurate station documentation, drawing revisions, and design change logs.
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience) or Manufacturing Technology.
  • 5 years of experience in automotive, heavy equipment or high-volume manufacturing environments.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD.
  • Working knowledge of ergonomics, station design, lean manufacturing, and tooling integration.
  • Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and standardized work practices.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional engineering teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple design projects in a dynamic launch environment.
  • Experience supporting vehicle assembly line design or new model launch.
  • Experience with PFMEA, DFMEA, and GD&T.
  • Understanding of automation, robotics, or material handling systems used in modern assembly operations.
  • Familiarity with time study and line balancing methods (MTM, MOST, or MODAPTS).
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