Process Engineer Manager Jobs in Charleston, WV (NOW HIRING)

Location: Multiple U.S. Automotive Manufacturing Facilities
Compensation: Competitive hourly rate
Schedule: Overtime may be required based on project demand
Travel: 10-25% domestic & international depending on project

CrossSafety provides engineering and technical professionals to support large-scale automotive manufacturing, battery production, and new model launch programs across North America. We partner with industryleading OEMs to deliver safe, efficient, and highquality project execution.

Our clients seeking support are often looking to fill positions quickly and in multiple locations across the United States. As such we intend on developing a pool of interested and eligible candidates who can be utilized when our clients make their requests.

We are seeking Manufacturing Project Engineers to support various production engineering teams, including battery manufacturing, process engineering, equipment installation, new model development, and paint/vehicle manufacturing systems.

This role involves project planning, evaluating modelchange impacts, mentoring equipment teams, coordinating with crossfunctional groups, and managing equipment projects from concept through launch.
Domestic and international travel may be required, including trips to Japan, Mexico, and Europe for meetings, vendor observations, and equipment development.
Work may include long onsite hours, weekends, holidays, and overtime during equipment installation periods. Steeltoe boots are required on the shop floor.

Project Planning & New Model Preparation

• Lead project planning activities including schedules, budgets, process layouts, and coordination with NAMC Assembly and Logistics teams
• Plan equipment and assembly changes for upcoming vehicle models
• Evaluate model-change impacts on assembly processes and define technical equipment requirements
• Develop longterm equipment and technology strategies within Assembly

Equipment Development & Implementation

• Lead equipment projects from concept through launch across North American plants
• Mentor equipment team members throughout the model change process and standard operating procedures
• Support development of new technologies, vendor networks, and competitive industry benchmarking
• Create and interpret equipment drawings from concept through production

CrossFunctional Collaboration

• Work closely with TMNA Final Assembly Engineering Project Leaders, NAMC Pilot teams, Logistics, Maintenance, Internal Logistics Engineering, PEPD, and additional stakeholders
• Build strong working relationships internally and externally to support OP execution

Zone & Shop Coordination

• Coordinate activities within an assigned shop zone to support vehicle changes
• Align with plant teams to ensure successful integration of new equipment and processes
• Support internal confirmation plans with Assembly and Maintenance teams

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
• Experience in Assembly Engineering or Internal Logistics Engineering
• Ability to manage projects including scheduling, budgeting, layout updates, and vendor coordination
• Ability to travel up to 20% to North American plants and internationally to TMC sites, suppliers, and equipment makers
• Ability to work significant overtime (up to 30%), including nights, weekends, and holidays during installation periods
• Strong skills in:

1. Autodesk applications
2. Critical thinking
3. Communication and teamwork
4. Quick learning and adaptability

• Experience creating and interpreting equipment drawings from concept to production
• Vehicle model change experience
• Experience with route planning and/or Material Information Flow Chart (MIFC) development
• Experience improving safety in material handling or assembly areas
• Experience managing projects through OP (Operating Procedure) phases
• Personable, collaborative, and able to mentor junior engineers

• Grow your technical and leadership skills alongside an established and expanding professional consulting firm
• Join a team of over 150 supportive and safety-focused professionals including Industrial Hygienists, Ergonomists, Safety Engineers, Construction Safety Specialists, and industry-leading engineering teams
• Advance your career by working Fortune 500 companies and in dynamic environments where your leadership truly matters
• Contribute to high-impact industrial and construction projects across the United States

CrossSafety fosters an inclusive and respectful workplace. Accommodations are available upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.