Assembly Engineering Manager Position Available In Rutherford, Tennessee

Assembly Engineering Manager Job Description This position is responsible for managing the Assembly Engineering Department, directing Assembly Engineering Members, and establishing manufacturing processes with provided tooling and equipment to ensure competitive, safe, high-quality manufacturing of Spot-Welded High Strength Steel Body in White components in a fast-paced, lean manufacturing environment. The role also involves seeking continuous improvement in quality and cost. Responsibilities + Develop and train Assembly Engineering Members, including routine evaluations and goal setting. + Communicate with Production, Quality, HR, and other relevant departments. + Co-develop and mature new program products with other related Engineering Departments and relevant functions, including Japan Engineering members. + Implement Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) on existing products, focusing on cycle time and efficiency, dimensional accuracy, scrap reduction, and manpower requirements. + Lead the implementation of design changes. + Check tooling before shipping it from Japan (Ability to travel abroad). + Provide feedback on problems to design standards. + Manage department budget and costs. + Perform other duties as assigned. Essential Skills + Previous engineering leadership experience with budgetary responsibility, personnel development, and performance management (5+ years). + Experience with robotic welding processes, including assembly and spot welding. + Experience launching new robotic welding equipment and programs, including equipment setup, jig adjustments, and tuning. + Knowledge of Body in White (BIW), stamping, stamping press, robotic assembly, spot welding, and resistance welding. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience with robotic spot welding and resistance welding. + Knowledge of high-strength steel. Work Environment The work environment involves a standard automotive stamping setting. The position requires working Monday to Friday for 10-12 hours per day, with frequent weekend work based on workload. The role offers a great opportunity to work with advanced technology in high-strength steel stamping, and there is no risk of downsizing as the positions are essential. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $100000.00 – $130000.00/yr. Will need to gather from Topre Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Smyrna,TN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 18, 2025. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.