Manufacturing Body Shop Engineer
Summary
Senior engineer designing and optimizing automotive body assembly processes, equipment, and factory layouts for vehicle manufacturing.
Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer / Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Body Shop
Location: California, Preferred or United States with travel
Level: Senior
Client Facing: Yes
About PAC Group:
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.
Role Purpose:
The Body Construction Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the development, implementation, and optimization of vehicle body structures and assembly processes (Body-In-White). This role requires collaboration with cross-functional engineering groups to shape long-term production strategies, optimize manufacturing environments, and scale vehicle assembly.
Key Responsibilities:
- Equipment and Process Development: Develop, implement, and validate scalable automotive body assembly equipment, tools, and manufacturing processes.
- Factory Layout and Planning: Lead block planning and concept facility layouts to optimize floor space, material flow, and utility routing.
- Design for Manufacturability (DFM): Collaborate with Vehicle Engineering during early design phases to influence product architecture and ensure seamless manufacturability.
- Core Assembly Technologies: Serve as the technical subject matter expert for automated framing, structural adhesive dispensing, dissimilar metal joining, and mechanical fastening.
- Process Documentation: Create, update, and manage critical process documentation, including standard operating procedures, process failure mode and effect analysis (PFMEA), and Control Plans.
- Vendor Management: Act as the primary technical liaison with external toolmakers and equipment integrators to oversee equipment validation and final commissioning.
- Technical Standards and Mentorship: Establish and uphold manufacturing standards, providing mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers as the department grows.---
Required Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- 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.
The salary range for this position is dependent upon experience, education, and qualifications.