Automotive Conveyor Engineer

Overview

SWJ Technology specializes in providing engineering, planning, and project management services across various industries. We are seeking two Automotive Engineers for Conveyor Systems in the Assembly Area for a client in the automotive industry. This role is based in Vance, AL and requires onsite presence.

If you’re eager to grow your career and contribute to meaningful projects, we look forward to your application.

The Automotive Conveyor Engineer coordinates conveyor technology projects by connecting internal departments, external suppliers, and international project teams. This role serves as the central communication link between the production facility in Alabama and the planning organization in Germany, supporting projects from planning through implementation.

The position ensures effective collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams while maintaining project schedules, resolving issues, and supporting the installation of conveyor systems within Body Shop, Paint Shop, and Assembly operations in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. The Project Liaison contributes to delivering projects that meet quality, timing, and operational objectives.

• Act as the onsite coordinator for conveyor technology projects and serve as the primary contact for project-related communication.
• Build and maintain effective communication between engineering, production, suppliers, project teams, and management.
• Track project activities, milestones, and overall progress while providing routine status updates to stakeholders.
• Identify potential project risks early and coordinate corrective actions to reduce impact.
• Support project planning by coordinating schedules, resource requirements, and budget-related activities to help ensure successful project completion.
• Assist in developing project documentation, technical specifications, and compliance with established quality expectations.
• Partner with engineering and manufacturing teams to investigate and resolve technical challenges associated with conveyor systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
• At least three years of project management experience within the automotive industry or a comparable manufacturing environment

• Strong knowledge of conveyor systems and their integration into manufacturing operations
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously while meeting established deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse technical and business teams
• Experience applying project management principles, tools, and best practices
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment

• In-depth knowledge of operations at a car manufacturing facility located in Vance, Alabama
• German language skill is preferred

• Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting; physical work includes sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs
• Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices

• Location:
  
  Vance, AL
• Schedule:
  
  Day shift, 40h/w
• Overtime: as required
• Assignment Start:
  September 2026

This job description provides a high-level overview of general expectations for this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility or to create a contract of employment.

SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.