Lead Manufacturing Engineer - Automotive Assembly & Manufacturing Process Development

Foundation EGI is an MIT-born, venture-backed Silicon Valley startup focused on creating an AI Copilot for design and manufacturing. They are seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer with extensive automotive experience to serve as a subject-matter expert in assembly sequence planning and tooling for new production lines.

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

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
• Tool and equipment selection for assembly operations, including torque tools, fixtures, and ergonomic assists
• Torque specifications and fastening process design, including DC tools, tightening strategies, and traceability
• Ergonomic risk assessment using methods such as REBA, RULA, or NIOSH
• 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