Assembly Equipment and Facility Layout Planner

SWJ Technologie specializes in providing engineering, planning, and project management services across various industries. We are currently seeking a Assembly Equipment and Facility Layout Planner for a client in the automotive industry, specializing in car manufacturing. This is a long-term Contractor role based in Vance, AL that requires onsite presence. If you’re eager to grow your career and make a meaningful impact on exciting projects, we look forward to your application.

PURPOSE:
The position performs the detailed layout planning of all Assembly equipment. The planning position works very closely with Facilities and Logistics planning to ensure all areas that impact the overall layout are covered.
This role will focus on layout planning for a launch as well as series-related layout tasks.
This will also include planning a shop rebalance, in which many equipment and Team member's related areas will need to be relocated pr repurpossed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Planning the overall layout with all relevant parties (i.e.assembly, logistic, conveyor and civil eng. planning)
• Planning the necessary changes of all facilities: I-Strang, Media supply (power, compressed air), White steel, ESD coating, marking, platforms, process exhaust system, lineside equipment (turnframes, underframes, tilt tables), IT equipment (Hardware and data drops) required for integration of new models or new processes in Assembly and describe scope of work in MNK (additional material costs) incl. layout and technical description
• Creating assembly layouts (for specifications and MNK) with FAPLIS and Microstation.
• Timing coordination in project plan
• Construction site supervision and management.
• Responsible for leading layout project meetings
• Support of the entire assembly building process and interface between internal departments and external partners.
• Check the design and drawings of the external planning partners and contractors for equipment (e.g. robot cells, assist devices)
• Act as a multidisciplinary liaison between supplier, facility, and the Project Team to ensure equipment i.e., conveyors, steel mezzanines etc., are accurately acquired and implemented according to company standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering
• A minimum of three (3) years' of relevant professional experience an engineering oriented environment with a manufacturing setting, with strong emphasis on equipment and tooling projects, project management, and strong hands-on capabilities.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Knowledge in Microstation V8i required
• Drafting skills
• Flexibility to support needs and demands
• Knowledge in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint)
• Ability to work in a team environment

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Ability to clearly communicate technical information, both verbally and in writing.
• Work experience with OEM equipment and tooling related issues
• Experience in project management and in leading problem solving groups
• Knowledge in system applications such as SAP, CAD , Faplis
• German Language proficiency

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices.

FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE :

• Location: Vance, AL
• Schedule: 40 hours/week
• Overtime: As needed
• Assignment Start: December 1 2025
• Assignment End: December 1 2026, likely to extend

DISCLAIMER:
This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position, nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.

SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., NGE EQUIPMENT and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.