Planning Assembly Lead

EDAG Mexico•Blythewood, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Working together, growing together, derating new things together: EDAG connects people and the future. Company and workforce share the same vision. With a familiar atmosphere and at the same time the potential of a global world-class development company. You'll go your own way in your career at a high level - nationally and internationally. Take your next step and support us as an PLANNING ASSEMBLY LEAD. DESCRIPTION Lead planning and implementation activities for assembly equipment across complex projects. Manage onsite preparation and coordination for final assembly systems, ensuring operational readiness. Act as the primary liaison between internal teams, engineering, and external partners (e.g., general contractors, suppliers). Oversee and control multiple workstreams within assembly planning, ensuring alignment with project scope and timelines. Drive project scheduling, milestone tracking, and reporting; proactively manage risks and mitigation plans. Ensure full documentation lifecycle management, including validation of technical documents, plans, and implementation records. Lead conveyor system planning, integration, and optimization within the assembly environment. Support commissioning activities and ensure systems meet operational and quality standards. Identify and implement process improvements for assembly equipment and workflows. Ensure all deliverables meet quality, compliance, and completeness standards prior to project handover

Requirements

Education: Automotive design engineer, Industrial engineer, Mechanicalengineer or related.
Extensive experience in final assembly projects, including onsite coordination and execution.
5–10+ years in assembly planning, manufacturing engineering, or industrial project management.
Strong expertise in conveyor systems, assembly equipment, and site coordination.
Proven experience managing complex projects and multiple stakeholders.
Demonstrated leadership in coordinating cross-functional assembly planning activities.
Deep understanding of plant engineering processes, including installation, commissioning, and integration.
Experience with large-scale manufacturing or plant launch environments preferred
Systems: JIRA, KVS, Cofluence
Knowledge of SMDS systems and functionality.
English B2-C1.
German A2 (desirable).
6 month temporary contract in Blythewood, SC.

Nice To Haves

German A2 (desirable).

Responsibilities

Lead planning and implementation activities for assembly equipment across complex projects.
Manage onsite preparation and coordination for final assembly systems, ensuring operational readiness.
Act as the primary liaison between internal teams, engineering, and external partners (e.g., general contractors, suppliers).
Oversee and control multiple workstreams within assembly planning, ensuring alignment with project scope and timelines.
Drive project scheduling, milestone tracking, and reporting; proactively manage risks and mitigation plans.
Ensure full documentation lifecycle management, including validation of technical documents, plans, and implementation records.
Lead conveyor system planning, integration, and optimization within the assembly environment.
Support commissioning activities and ensure systems meet operational and quality standards.
Identify and implement process improvements for assembly equipment and workflows.
Ensure all deliverables meet quality, compliance, and completeness standards prior to project handover