SWJ Technology specializes in providing engineering, planning, and project management services across various industries. We are currently seeking a KSP Planner for a client in the automotive industry, specializing in car manufacturing. This role is a contractor position based in Vance, AL, that requires onsite presence. If you’re eager to grow your career and make a meaningful impact on exciting projects, we look forward to your application.

PURPOSE:
The KSP Planner is responsible for planning and developing layouts, process flows, and workstation concepts for off-line pre-assembly and sequencing areas. The position ensures that components and completed subassemblies can be efficiently processed, staged, and delivered to the vehicle assembly line in accordance with production volumes, product variants, takt requirements, and material-flow principles.
The role serves as an interface between manufacturing, logistics, production planning, industrial engineering, quality, and equipment specialists to develop practical and efficient pre-assembly and sequencing concepts.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and maintain layouts for off-line pre-assembly and sequencing areas.
Define process flows and arrange workstations, equipment, material presentation areas, staging areas, and transfer points.
Determine space and capacity requirements based on production volumes, product variants, takt requirements, and assembly-line demand.
Plan the movement of components and completed subassemblies through pre-assembly and sequencing areas to their required assembly-line delivery points.
Develop efficient material-flow concepts that support production requirements and minimize unnecessary movement and handling.
Coordinate planning activities with line planners, logistics, production, industrial engineering, quality, and equipment specialists.
Evaluate alternative layouts based on flow efficiency, operator access, ergonomics, capacity, safety, and material movement.
Define workstation, equipment, and infrastructure requirements.
Support technical reviews and coordination with equipment and system suppliers.
Identify layout and process risks and develop practical solutions.
Support installation, trials, pilot builds, and production ramp-up activities.
Resolve layout and process issues during implementation and update planning documentation accordingly.
Maintain accurate layout, process-flow, and planning documentation throughout project development and implementation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant professional experience
Demonstrated experience in automotive manufacturing layout or process planning.
Practical experience with pre-assembly, sequencing, material supply, or comparable manufacturing areas supporting an assembly line.
Experience interpreting and developing manufacturing layouts using CAD or designated manufacturing planning software.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Strong understanding of manufacturing layout and process planning.
Practical knowledge of pre-assembly and sequencing processes.
Understanding of material flow, capacity planning, takt requirements, and workstation design.
Ability to develop and interpret manufacturing layouts.
Knowledge of operator access, ergonomics, and safe material movement.
Strong coordination and communication skills.
Ability to manage interfaces between manufacturing, logistics, engineering, quality, and equipment functions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to identify layout constraints and develop effective solutions.
Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

Experience in automotive vehicle manufacturing or assembly.
Experience supporting new production lines, plant expansions, or vehicle launches.
Experience with off-line pre-assembly and sequencing concepts.
Experience with CAD-based manufacturing layout planning.
Knowledge of logistics concepts such as material presentation, staging, line-side delivery, and sequencing.
Experience working with equipment suppliers and external partners.
Experience supporting installation, trials, commissioning, or production ramp-up.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
Experience working with cross-functional and international project teams.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices.

FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE:

Location: Vance, AL
Schedule: Full Time/, 40 hours per week / A-shift/ overtime as required
Assignment Start: ASAP

DISCLAIMER:
This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position, nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.

SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., SWJ MACHINING and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and 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.

About the company

SWJ TECHNOLOGY provides engineering, planning, and project management services to help multiple industries improve how they operate. The company creates virtual planning and structural concepts, integrates and optimizes processes, develops specifications and quality engineering, and builds validation and control plans. It supports production readiness and audit preparation, and manages tool control. It also plans tools, jigs, equipment, robotics, conveyors, as well as manual work steps and build times. The focus is on KAIZEN and Lean Integration, with an emphasis on PFEP (Plan for Every Part), staging and rack planning, supply layouts, container and packaging design, carrier concepts and route planning, KANBAN systems, and overall supply chain management. SWJ TECHNOLOGY also emphasizes training and development, offering opportunities to work on worldwide projects and grow expertise, along with competitive salaries and benefits to attract and retain employees.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Founded

2009

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

SWJ's 2026 website says it handles robotics, conveyors, validation, and production-readiness work.
The Alabama Technology Center and USMCA headquarters show continued North American investment.
Its 2026 member spotlight and active news pages suggest ongoing recruiting and market visibility.

What critics are saying

SWJ Technology disclosed no funding, headcount, or customer wins in 2026 public materials.
Its public news pages look stale after January 18, 2026, weakening employer transparency.
Manufacturing consulting faces direct substitution from OEM in-house teams and larger integrators like SWJ Germany.

What makes SWJ TECHNOLOGY unique

SWJ Technology sells engineering, planning, and project management together, not standalone staffing.
Its KAIZEN, Lean Integration, and PFEP focus ties design directly to factory execution.
The company operates across Alabama, Michigan, Georgia, and Canada from Tuscaloosa headquarters.

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