Senior Autonomous Systems Engineer

RESRG Automotive is seeking a highly motivated Senior Autonomous Systems Engineer to help transform our Portageville operation into one of the most advanced manufacturing facilities in North America. This is an opportunity to design the future state of manufacturing from the ground up by developing factory layouts, optimizing material flow, deploying advanced simulation tools, and creating the infrastructure required to support our Overall Automation Maturity Index (OAMI) strategy and Lights-Out Manufacturing roadmap. You will work at the intersection of manufacturing, automation, robotics, logistics, and digital engineering to create highly efficient production systems that maximize productivity, minimize waste, and support autonomous operations. If you enjoy solving complex operational challenges, visualizing the factory before it is built, and creating innovative solutions that redefine manufacturing performance, this role was built for you.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and optimize plant, department, and production layouts using AutoCAD and advanced 3D modeling tools.
• Create digital factory models and simulations to validate future manufacturing concepts before implementation.
• Design material handling routes that maximize efficiency while supporting robotic, AGV, and AMR operations.
• Analyze and optimize product flow, inventory flow, and information flow throughout the facility.
• Lead value stream mapping and factory optimization initiatives to reduce waste and improve productivity.
• Support the deployment of advanced automation systems by ensuring proper equipment placement, flow paths, and operational integration.
• Develop capacity models and scenario analysis to support growth, expansion, and future-state planning.
• Partner with robotics, controls, manufacturing, quality, maintenance, and operations teams to execute transformation projects.
• Utilize simulation and modeling software to evaluate throughput, bottlenecks, labor utilization, and system performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that advance OAMI maturity and support increasing levels of autonomous manufacturing.
• Establish factory standards for layout design, material movement, storage strategies, and operational excellence.
• Support brownfield projects from concept development through implementation.

Why This Role Is Different

This position provides the opportunity to:

• Develop the factory layouts that will serve as the blueprint for future automation investments.
• Design material flow systems that support autonomous manufacturing.
• Work directly with robotics, vision systems, AI technologies, and advanced automation solutions.
• Utilize cutting-edge simulation and digital factory tools to validate concepts before construction.
• Influence strategic manufacturing decisions with high visibility across the organization.
• Help establish Portageville as a benchmark facility for advanced manufacturing and operational excellence.

• BS/MS in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, or operations optimization.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD for facility and manufacturing layout development.
• Experience in creating detailed plant layouts, workstation designs, and facility flow plans.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, value stream mapping, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and project management abilities.
• Ability to visualize and design complex manufacturing systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with 3D factory simulation and modeling software.
• Experience with FlexSim or similar simulation platforms.
• Knowledge of AGVs, AMRs, automated storage systems, and autonomous material handling.
• Experience developing warehouses and production material flow strategies.
• Understanding of robotic manufacturing systems and automation integration.
• Automotive manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of Industry 4.0, digital twins, smart factories, and advanced manufacturing technologies.

At RESRG Automotive, we are investing in technologies, people, and ideas that will define the future of manufacturing. As a Senior Autonomous Systems Engineer in Portageville, you will have a unique opportunity to create the layouts, material flow strategies, simulation models, and operational systems that enable our journey toward Lights-Out Manufacturing. About the Company We are a fast-growing global manufacturer with a strong internal culture that values respect, diversity, and purposeful work. We offer career paths that enable professional growth, a team-focused environment, and a commitment to safety and wellness. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee and their family to live fulfilling and healthy lives. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, AD&D, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria are set by the applicable Summary Plan Description. Speak to your recruiter for details on benefits that apply to you. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.