Layout Engineer

Role Overview This position focuses on developing, maintaining, and releasing overall 2D plant layouts using AutoCAD within an automotive manufacturing environment. The candidate will integrate supplier drawings, verify spatial accuracy through field checks, ensure compliance with CAD standards, and collaborate with launch teams to optimize production flow and support vehicle build and installation activities.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain overall 2D plant layouts using AutoCAD aligned with production flow and plant constraints, integrating tooling, tool rails, platforms, and assembly aids from suppliers and contractors. Release weekly layout updates to the core product launch team. Create AutoCAD blocks for carriers, tooling, tool presentation, and aisles, evaluating interferences and providing technical resolutions.

Perform field checks to identify fixed monuments and confirm layout accuracy. Supply build and installation drawings directly to the build team. Participate in pilot builds and process validation to verify layout fidelity and resolve spatial or design issues. Follow customer CAD standards, including layer structures, file naming conventions, and Xrefs.

Upload and maintain all current layout files within Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC).

Qualifications

5 years of automotive manufacturing experience with strong proficiency in AutoCAD. Technical Skills: Proven knowledge in creating, managing, and maintaining standard block libraries in AutoCAD. Standards Compliance: Familiarity with managing CAD layer conventions, Xrefs, and cloud-based file management environments (ACC).

Preferred Skills

Knowledge of converting 2D layouts to 3D using AutoCAD Factory Design Utilities / PDMC tools. Proficiency in 3D visualization and rendering using Autodesk Navisworks.