Senior Advanced Manufacturing Technology System Layout Engineer

Senior Advanced Manufacturing Technology System Layout EngineerThe Senior Advanced Manufacturing Technology System Layout Engineer is responsible for the development of manufacturing system layouts and production line architectures that optimize material flow, equipment utilization, operator efficiency, and overall system performance. This role uses CAD tools to design and visualize integrated manufacturing systems while collaborating with process, equipment, automation, controls, and operations teams to ensure successful implementation of new production capabilities.The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in manufacturing process development, assembly operations, automation integration, and facility-wide material flow. They will work closely with product engineering, operations, automation, controls, logistics, and plant leadership teams to develop scalable manufacturing systems that balance operator labor content with automated equipment capabilities.As a Senior Advanced Manufacturing Technology System Layout Engineer, you will:Develop manufacturing system concepts for new products, production expansions, and plant transformations.Design and optimize assembly lines, sub-assembly areas, workstations, and production cells to maximize throughput and efficiency.Create future-state manufacturing layouts utilizing lean manufacturing principles.Evaluate alternative manufacturing concepts and recommend optimal system configurations.Lead line balancing activities and workstation optimization based on takt time, cycle time, labor content, and production requirements.Define interfaces and interactions between manufacturing equipment, automation systems, test systems, robotics and material handling equipment.Develop strategies to improve productivity, flexibility, and scalability.Develop detailed plant and production area layouts using 2D & 3D CAD tools.Analyze space utilization and develop capacity plans for future growth.Balance operator tasks and automated processes to achieve productivity, quality, and ergonomic objectives.Conduct manufacturing system simulations, throughput analysis, and bottleneck evaluations.Participate in design reviews, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and production readiness reviews.Required Education, Experience, & Skills:Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering field. Associates degree with equivalent work experience would be considered.Minimum 5+ years of manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, or advanced manufacturing experience.Experience designing and implementing assembly lines, manufacturing systems, and plant layouts.Strong understanding of manufacturing process development and production flow analysis.Proficiency with CAD software for layout development (AutoCAD, BricsCAD, or similar 2D software)Experience with line balancing, labor analysis, and capacity planning.Strong project management and cross-functional leadership skills.Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.Ability to travel up to 25% within the US & Mexico.Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:Experience with high-volume assembly manufacturing environments.Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and value stream mapping methodologies.Experience with manufacturing simulation and digital factory tools.Familiarity with automated material transport technologies.Experience developing manufacturing specifications and managing capital equipment projects.Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and production launches.Experience with automated assembly equipment, robotics, conveyors, and material handling systems.Onsite Work Arrangement:This role is based fully onsite, and not eligible for hybrid or remote work opportunities.