Manufacturing Body Shop Engineer at The PAC Group

<p style="line-height: 1;"><strong>Job Title:</strong> Senior Manufacturing Engineer / Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Body Shop</p> <p style="line-height: 1;"><strong>Location:</strong> California, Preferred or United States with travel</p> <p style="line-height: 1;"><strong>Level:</strong> Senior</p> <p style="line-height: 1;"><strong>Client Facing: </strong>Yes</p> <p>About PAC Group: </p> <p> At The PAC Group (PAC), we specialize in engineering consulting, program management, and operational excellence—delivering high-impact solutions in more than 20 countries. We’re proud to partner with the world’s leading companies in automotive, aerospace, industrial, and technology sectors, providing strategic guidance and hands-on execution that drive innovation and efficiency. Whether we’re launching advanced manufacturing systems, deploying digital simulation tools, or scaling global operations, PAC thrives at the intersection of technology, engineering, and problem-solving. </p> <p>Joining PAC means joining a dynamic, fast-paced, and global team that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. </p> <p>Role Purpose:</p> <p>The Body Construction Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the development, implementation, and optimization of vehicle body structures and assembly processes (Body-In-White). This role requires collaboration with cross-functional engineering groups to shape long-term production strategies, optimize manufacturing environments, and scale vehicle assembly.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Equipment and Process Development: Develop, implement, and validate scalable automotive body assembly equipment, tools, and manufacturing processes.</li> <li>Factory Layout and Planning: Lead block planning and concept facility layouts to optimize floor space, material flow, and utility routing.</li> <li>Design for Manufacturability (DFM): Collaborate with Vehicle Engineering during early design phases to influence product architecture and ensure seamless manufacturability.</li> <li>Core Assembly Technologies: Serve as the technical subject matter expert for automated framing, structural adhesive dispensing, dissimilar metal joining, and mechanical fastening.</li> <li>Process Documentation: Create, update, and manage critical process documentation, including standard operating procedures, process failure mode and effect analysis (PFMEA), and Control Plans.</li> <li>Vendor Management: Act as the primary technical liaison with external toolmakers and equipment integrators to oversee equipment validation and final commissioning.</li> <li>Technical Standards and Mentorship: Establish and uphold manufacturing standards, providing mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers as the department grows.---</li> </ul> <p>Required Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.</li> <li>Experience: 10–15+ years of professional experience in automotive Body-in-White (BIW) manufacturing engineering.</li> <li>Deep expertise in advanced automotive joining technologies, automated framing systems.</li> <li>Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&amp;T) and using CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machines) or laser scanning for precision validation.</li> <li>Development of PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), Control Plans, and Process Sheets.</li> <li>Experience developing RFQs for framing cells and fixtures, including vendor buyoffs and integration with robotics and conveyors.</li> <li>Proficiency in CAD software for process feasibility studies and fixture design reviews.</li> <li>Ability to conduct cycle time and downtime analysis to drive shop-floor efficiency.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>The salary range for this position is dependent upon experience, education, and qualifications.</p></div><div class="title">Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$145,600</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$156,000 USD</span></div></div></div>