Sr Manufacturing Engineering Consultant- Automotive Assembly Planning

Foundation EGI is a Silicon Valley startup focused on building an AI Copilot for design and manufacturing. They are seeking an experienced Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering Consultant with expertise in automotive assembly planning to serve as a domain expert for a software product that aids in assembly sequence and tooling planning.

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
• Assembly sequence planning
• Selection and specification of assembly tools and equipment
• Torque specification and tightening strategies
• Ergonomic risk assessment
• MTM and time studies
• Production documentation and launch readiness
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to clearly explain complex manufacturing and tooling concepts to non-experts such as software engineers