Senior Lead Engineer – Body Shop Fixtures & Automation

The Lead Engineer will lead a team of design engineers responsible for developing BIW assembly fixtures, welding fixtures, robotic end-of-arm tooling (EOAT), pass tables, and related manufacturing tooling systems. The successful candidate will guide projects through concept development, detailed design, supplier manufacturing, tool buy-off, installation, and production launch. This position requires extensive experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter, strong knowledge of fixture locating and clamping principles, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and manufacturing facilities worldwide. Experience with automotive OEM product development processes, large-scale CAD/PLM data migration initiatives, and global engineering collaboration is highly valued.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.

Experience

10+ years of experience in automotive BIW fixture and tooling design.
Minimum 3 years of engineering leadership or team management experience.
Experience supporting tooling development from concept through production launch.
Experience working with global engineering teams and suppliers.
Experience in CAD/PLM data migration projects preferred.
Automotive OEM manufacturing launch experience preferred.

Technical Skills

Required

Advanced Siemens NX expertise including:
3D Modeling
Assembly Design
Drafting
Kinematics
Strong Teamcenter knowledge including:
Structure Management
Workflows
Configuration Control
BIW fixture design and welding tooling expertise.

Knowledge of:

Spot Welding
MIG/MAG Welding
Laser Welding
Riveting
Clinching
Adhesive Joining
Supplier coordination and tooling buy-off experience.

Preferred

Ford Global Product Development System (GPDS/GDPS) experience.
Exposure to Ford Fixture Design and Evaluation System (FIDES).
Experience with standard component libraries and classification management.
Robotic EOAT and automation tooling expertise.
Leadership & Soft Skills
Proven people leadership and team development capability.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Excellent stakeholder management and conflict-resolution abilities.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in multicultural and global environments.