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SEGULA Technologies · 14 hours ago

Lead Station Designer

Toledo, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

5+ years exp

SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group serving all major industrial sectors, and they are seeking a Lead Station Design Engineer to develop and optimize workstation layouts for a major automotive assembly program. This role focuses on leading a team in design, tooling integration, and production efficiency, ensuring all assembly stations meet safety, quality, and launch readiness standards in collaboration with Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing teams.

Industrial EngineeringMechanical Engineering

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead, train and mentor a team to develop and maintain 2D and 3D workstation layouts using AutoCAD or Microstation in alignment with production flow and plant constraints

Develop standards for fixtures, jigs, tooling, and assembly aids that support quality, ergonomics, and manufacturability

Ensure the team coordinates data required for ergonomic assessments and reach studies using tools such as ErgoMan or Process Simulate Human to verify operator comfort and safety

Drive the team in meeting the launch deliverables and overall station readiness in support of the launch

Collaborate with Launch Industrial Engineers to balance line workloads and confirm station cycle times meet takt targets

Ensure tooling and equipment integration within each station aligns with overall line layout and material flow strategy

Participate in pilot builds and process validation to verify layout accuracy and resolve design-related issues

Apply lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste and improve efficiency

Support updates to PFMEA documentation, work instructions, and tooling layouts as changes are implemented

Lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on ergonomics, productivity, and space utilization

Validate that the team maintains accurate station documentation, drawing revisions, and design change logs

Qualification

AutoCADLean manufacturingStation designPFMEAGD&TErgonomicsTooling integrationTime study methodsCollaboration skillsCommunication skillsProject management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience) or Manufacturing Technology

5 years of experience in automotive, heavy equipment or high-volume manufacturing environments

Proficiency with AutoCAD

Working knowledge of ergonomics, station design, lean manufacturing, and tooling integration

Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and standardized work practices

Strong collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional engineering teams

Ability to manage multiple design projects in a dynamic launch environment

Experience supporting vehicle assembly line design or new model launch

Experience with PFMEA, DFMEA, and GD&T

Understanding of automation, robotics, or material handling systems used in modern assembly operations

Familiarity with time study and line balancing methods (MTM, MOST, or MODAPTS)

Company

SEGULA Technologies

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SEGULA Technologies is an engineering group, helping boost competitiveness across industrial sectors.

Founded in 1985

Nanterre, Ile-de-France, FRA

10001+ employees

https://www.segulatechnologies.com/

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