About the Role
The Body Construction Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing vehicle body structures and assembly processes (Body-In-White). This role involves collaborating with cross-functional engineering groups to shape long-term production strategies, optimize manufacturing environments, and scale vehicle assembly.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and validate scalable automotive body assembly equipment, tools, and manufacturing processes.
- Lead block planning and concept facility layouts to optimize floor space, material flow, and utility routing.
- Collaborate with Vehicle Engineering during early design phases to influence product architecture and ensure seamless manufacturability.
- Serve as the technical subject matter expert for automated framing, structural adhesive dispensing, dissimilar metal joining, and mechanical fastening.
- Create, update, and manage critical process documentation, including standard operating procedures, process failure mode and effect analysis (PFMEA), and Control Plans.
- Act as the primary technical liaison with external toolmakers and equipment integrators to oversee equipment validation and final commissioning.
- Establish and uphold manufacturing standards, providing mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers as the department grows.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- 10–15+ years of professional experience in automotive Body-in-White (BIW) manufacturing engineering.
- Deep expertise in advanced automotive joining technologies, automated framing systems.
- Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and using CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machines) or laser scanning for precision validation.
- Development of PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), Control Plans, and Process Sheets.
- Experience developing RFQs for framing cells and fixtures, including vendor buyoffs and integration with robotics and conveyors.
- Proficiency in CAD software for process feasibility studies and fixture design reviews.
- Ability to conduct cycle time and downtime analysis to drive shop-floor efficiency.
Skills
- Automotive Body-in-White (BIW) manufacturing engineering
- Advanced automotive joining technologies
- Automated framing systems
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machines)
- Laser scanning
- PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
- Control Plans
- Process Sheets
- RFQs for framing cells and fixtures
- Robotics integration
- Conveyor integration
- CAD software
- Cycle time analysis
- Downtime analysis
Location
- California, Preferred
- United States with travel
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior
- 10-15+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
Salary/Compensations
- $145,600—$156,000 USD
About the Company
- At The PAC Group (PAC), we specialize in engineering consulting, program management, and operational excellence—delivering high-impact solutions in more than 20 countries.
- We’re proud to partner with the world’s leading companies in automotive, aerospace, industrial, and technology sectors, providing strategic guidance and hands-on execution that drive innovation and efficiency.
- Whether we’re launching advanced manufacturing systems, deploying digital simulation tools, or scaling global operations, PAC thrives at the intersection of technology, engineering, and problem-solving.
- Joining PAC means joining a dynamic, fast-paced, and global team that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
