Virtual Assembly Lead

The Virtual Assembly Lead is responsible for coordinating and executing virtual assembly simulations and virtual builds that analyze automotive assembly processes to assist in scroll development, reduce risk, improve safety, and optimize efficiency before physical production begins. Key responsibilities include conducting realistic virtual assembly trials and virtual design reviews (VDRs) by validating workstation processes, and tooling kinematics through use of Siemens Process Simulate, motion capture, and virtual reality tools to simulate operators of varying anthropometric percentiles and evaluate reach, vision, and clearance for consistent job performance across the workforce. This role also supports the methodology of Sequence BOM across vehicle programs, ensuring accurate sequence representation for cross discipline use within virtual environments.

This position requires close collaboration with program specialists and engineers across disciplines-including industrial engineering, product engineering, feasibility, logistics, workplace integration (WPI), tooling, and ergonomics/safety-and incorporates operator feedback to visualize and validate future operations and product builds, enabling planning teams to make informed decisions early when changes are cost effective. The candidate is expected to identify and resolve issues related to human factors, workstation design, and tooling design by applying ergonomics, industrial engineering principles, and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) guidelines.

The role also involves utilizing Siemens Teamcenter PLM to access manufacturing and product design data, championing data driven decisions, and documenting and tracking simulation studies. This includes clearly communicating virtual build and VDR outcomes to cross functional stakeholders, highlighting feasibility concerns, ergonomic risks, and tooling integration challenges identified during simulation studies. The position will require the ability to mentor and train others in virtual assembly methods, as well as contribute to the continuous improvement of simulation capabilities through innovation and technology adoption. Travel may be required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Science, Industrial Engineering, or relevant field experience.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with Siemens Process Simulate software, version 2016 to current, specifically for Human/Jack Simulation.
• Experience in motion-capture, and VR technology applications in Manufacturing simulation
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools such as Siemens Teamcenter 11+, Dassault 3D Enovia/Experience, or similar.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional coordination.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's in Mechanical Engineering, Science, or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience in Manufacturing/Sequence BOM generation
• Experience with VR technology applications in Manufacturing simulation
• Certification in MODAPTS
• Certification in Six Sigma Green Belt
• Knowledge of Vehicle Assembly Process (General Assembly / TCF)
• Knowledge of Siemens Process Simulate software to apply tooling kinematics
• Knowledge for use in Autodesk Navisworks, and Autodesk Construction Cloud

The Virtual Assembly Lead is responsible for coordinating and executing virtual assembly simulations and virtual builds that analyze automotive assembly processes to assist in scroll development, reduce risk, improve safety, and optimize efficiency before physical production begins. Key responsibilities include conducting realistic virtual assembly trials and virtual design reviews (VDRs) by validating workstation processes, and tooling kinematics through use of Siemens Process Simulate, motion capture, and virtual reality tools to simulate operators of varying anthropometric percentiles and evaluate reach, vision, and clearance for consistent job performance across the workforce. This role also supports the methodology of Sequence BOM across vehicle programs, ensuring accurate sequence representation for cross discipline use within virtual environments.

This position requires close collaboration with program specialists and engineers across disciplines-including industrial engineering, product engineering, feasibility, logistics, workplace integration (WPI), tooling, and ergonomics/safety-and incorporates operator feedback to visualize and validate future operations and product builds, enabling planning teams to make informed decisions early when changes are cost effective. The candidate is expected to identify and resolve issues related to human factors, workstation design, and tooling design by applying ergonomics, industrial engineering principles, and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) guidelines.

The role also involves utilizing Siemens Teamcenter PLM to access manufacturing and product design data, championing data driven decisions, and documenting and tracking simulation studies. This includes clearly communicating virtual build and VDR outcomes to cross functional stakeholders, highlighting feasibility concerns, ergonomic risks, and tooling integration challenges identified during simulation studies. The position will require the ability to mentor and train others in virtual assembly methods, as well as contribute to the continuous improvement of simulation capabilities through innovation and technology adoption. Travel may be required.