Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Body-in-White (BIW) Manufacturing Engineer to support the launch and production of an iconic American vehicle brand with a heritage dating back to 1960. The company is bringing its legacy into the future through a new lineup of electric pickup trucks and rugged SUVs.

This position will support BIW manufacturing readiness, tooling validation, dimensional quality, process standardization, and new product introduction in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.

Location: Blythewood, South Carolina

Salary: $100,000–$120,000

Key Responsibilities

• Support production launch readiness by validating tooling capability through CP/CPK studies, Gauge R&R, and equipment tryouts.
• Ensure weld-joint integrity and manufacturing processes meet engineering and design standards.
• Conduct root-cause analysis using CMM reports, 3D scans, SPC data, and other quality measurement systems.
• Develop and maintain standardized work instructions, control plans, and manufacturing processes for BIW stations.
• Collaborate with suppliers during tooling design reviews, buy-offs, installation, and commissioning.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to improve quality, efficiency, and process capability.
• Create and maintain tooling assets, joining schedules, process flows, and risk assessments within PLM and MES systems.
• Provide on-site support to BIW production teams, including robotic programming support, equipment troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance development.
• Lead or contribute to new product introduction initiatives by integrating new vehicle designs into BIW operations with minimal disruption to existing production.
• Support continuous improvement activities involving welding, robotic automation, tooling, fixtures, and dimensional quality.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Five or more years of experience in BIW manufacturing or automotive body structures, preferably within a high-volume production environment.
• Hands-on experience with automotive welding processes, robotic automation, and BIW fixture or tooling design.
• Strong knowledge of dimensional engineering principles, including GD&T, datum strategies, and tolerance stack-ups.
• Experience with weld-schedule tuning, joint stack-up variations, and fixture repeatability.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret CMM reports, SPC data, and process capability metrics.
• Proficiency in CAD and product lifecycle tools such as CATIA, NX, Teamcenter, or SolidWorks.
• Experience reviewing tooling designs, fixtures, and vehicle-part models.
• Demonstrated experience conducting root-cause analysis and resolving manufacturing or quality issues.

Extra: 

• Basic knowledge of FANUC robot programming.
• Familiarity with PLC logic.
• Experience supporting automotive launches or new product introduction programs.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and income-protection plans.
• 401(k) retirement program.
• 20 days of accrued planned paid time off.
• 40 hours of unplanned paid time off annually.
• 14 company or floating holidays annually.
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders.
• Paid leave for bereavement, jury duty, voting, and military service.