Manufacturing Engineer – Automotive Body Weld & Automation
About The Position
The Manufacturing Engineer supports automotive body manufacturing operations at an on-site facility in Princeton, Indiana. The role focuses on manufacturing process planning, tooling design, equipment procurement, robotic automation, and new product launch activities. The engineer supports equipment installation, process improvements, production trials, commissioning, and production startup, while collaborating with engineering teams, suppliers, and manufacturing facilities. The position includes approximately 10% domestic travel and may require overtime or occasional weekend, holiday, or shutdown-period work to support equipment installations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- 1–2 years of hands-on engineering experience in automotive or manufacturing environments.
- Experience with automotive body welding processes, tooling, jigs, or fixtures.
- Knowledge of manufacturing equipment design, procurement, or installation.
- Experience or familiarity with industrial robotic automation systems.
- Experience with automated guided vehicles (AGVs).
- Proficiency with CATIA or CARROT3 modeling software.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple engineering activities and meet project deadlines.
- Willingness to work occasional weekends, holidays, or manufacturing shutdown periods to support equipment installations.
- Ability to travel domestically approximately 10%.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience supporting automotive production engineering or body shop operations.
- Experience with new vehicle launches and manufacturing equipment commissioning.
- Familiarity with project management, schedule tracking, and budget management.
- Experience coordinating with tooling suppliers and equipment manufacturers.
- Previous Toyota Production Engineering experience is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop manufacturing process plans and equipment specifications for automotive body manufacturing operations.
- Support the design, development, and procurement of manufacturing tooling, jigs, fixtures, and welding equipment.
- Coordinate equipment procurement, installation, testing, and production trials.
- Assist with robotic automation systems and automated guided vehicles (AGVs).
- Support new product launches, equipment modifications, and manufacturing readiness activities.
- Perform quality analysis, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.
- Manage project schedules, equipment installation timelines, and associated budgets.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction, process optimization, and manufacturing efficiency improvements.
- Collaborate with engineering teams, equipment suppliers, and manufacturing facilities.
- Provide technical support during equipment installation, commissioning, and production startup.
- Travel to supplier locations and manufacturing facilities as needed.
Benefits
- Required personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
