Sr Manufacturing Engineering Consultant- Automotive Assembly Planning

Foundation EGI • Boston, MA

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About The Position

Foundation EGI is an MIT-born, venture-backed Silicon Valley startup building an AI Copilot for design and manufacturing, aiming to utilize advanced AI, physics simulation, and computer graphics to reduce costs and improve engineering productivity. The company is seeking an experienced Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering Consultant with deep automotive experience in planning and documenting new production lines, particularly final assembly operations. This individual will act as a domain expert for a software product focused on assembly sequence and tooling planning, integrating real-world shop floor experience into the product design, requirements, and documentation. The ideal candidate is an industry veteran who has led or supported the planning of new or modified production lines at OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers, covering areas such as assembly sequence planning, selection and specification of assembly tools and equipment, torque specification and tightening strategies, ergonomic risk assessment, MTM and time studies, and production documentation and launch readiness.

Requirements

• 10 or more years of experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering roles within automotive OEM or Tier 1 suppliers.
• Proven experience planning and launching new or significantly modified production lines, especially final assembly.
• Hands-on experience with: Assembly sequence planning and operation breakdown.
• Hands-on experience with: Tool and equipment selection for assembly operations, including torque tools, fixtures, and ergonomic assists.
• Hands-on experience with: Torque specifications and fastening process design, including DC tools, tightening strategies, and traceability.
• Hands-on experience with: Ergonomic risk assessment using methods such as REBA, RULA, or NIOSH.
• Hands-on experience with: MTM, MOST, or equivalent time study methods.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to clearly explain complex manufacturing and tooling concepts to non-experts such as software engineers.

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, torque specs, tooling selection, ergonomic risks, and MTM or time study use.
• Provide practical guidance on new or modified production lines, including station layout, work content, standardized work, and work instructions.
• Define and review how assembly tools, fixtures, ergonomic aids, and error-proofing devices are represented and used in the software.
• Write clear product specifications and user-facing documentation such as workflows, examples, and best-practice guides.
• Validate that the product behavior and algorithms match real plant workflows and provide feedback from pilot use and customer discussions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed